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ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR

Rite of Passage

Gainesville, FLFull-time$50K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$50K/yr
Location
Gainesville, FL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Activities Coordinator/Recreational Therapist plans, organizes, and facilitates leisure, physical education, recreational, and community activities for youth in a moderate-risk residential commitment program. The role also directs group activities that foster appropriate interactions, teamwork, fairness, communication, and cooperation, while maintaining order and discipline during recreation periods.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Group Physical EducationRecreational ProgrammingRecreational TherapyYouth Residential SupportRecreational Activity PlanningGroup FacilitationInterpersonal CommunicationTeamworkFairnessCooperation

Qualifications

Bachelor's in PE, Recreation or Related FieldOne Year Group Recreation ExperienceHigh School Diploma or EquivalentThree Years Youth Experience or EquivalentTwo Years Recreation Planning ExperienceCriminal Background CheckDrug ScreeningTB Test

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description

Alachua Academy is a moderate-risk residential commitment program for girls aged 13 to 18. This program provides youth with comprehensive care, treatment, supervision, and evidence-based intensive mental health & substance abuse services. Youth will also receive psychotherapeutic services, including individual, family, and group counseling, while in the program.

Compensation: $50K Annually

Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and company-paid Life Insurance within 90 days, Paid Time Off that starts accruing on day one and can be used as soon as it is accrued, 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, and much more!

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What you will do: As an Activities Coordinator/Recreational Therapist, you will Plan, organize, and facilitate all leisure time, physical education, recreational activities, and community activities provided to the youth. You will also plan and direct group activities aimed at developing appropriate group interactions and behaviors, a sense of teamwork and fairness, interpersonal communication skills and cooperation and ensure that order and discipline are maintained during recreation periods.

To be considered, you should:

  • Preferred Bachelor's Degree in P.E., leisure studies recreation, recreation therapy, or closely related field.

  • At least one years of experience in group physical education, recreational programs, or recreational therapy

  • OR a High School Diploma with three years of experience working with youth in a residential or community setting.

  • And two years experience planning and oversight of recreational activities.

  • Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screening and TB Test.

Schedule: 5 days a week, 8 hours a day.

Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As an Activities Coordinator, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe, and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

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Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

  • Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

  • Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

  • Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

  • Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

  • Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

  • Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

  • Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

  • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

  • High School or better

Experience

Preferred

  • High School Diploma with three years’ experience working with youth in a residential or community setting and two years’ experience planning and oversight of recreation activities.

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