Activities Coordinator – Residential Youth Services
Location: Nashville, TN - Walnut/Rosewood Youth Academy
Job Type: Part - Time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 / hr
Schedule: Sundays/Mondays - 10:00am - 6:00pm
About Youth Opportunity & Walnut/Rosewood Youth Academy
Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at‑risk youth. Rosewood Youth Academy in Nashville, Tennessee is a 30‑bed secure facility serving boys ages 13 to 19. This trauma‑informed setting offers a comprehensive combination of clinical treatment, academic instruction, therapeutic recreation, restorative justice, and expressive therapies.
Youth typically remain in care for about 6 months, engaging in individual, family, and group therapy; anger replacement training; substance use prevention; life skills and social skills development; victim‑impact awareness; and pre‑vocational preparation. Small group living units provide a structured environment to support successful community reintegration.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays – earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period
- Free RX delivery on most medications
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development
- Robust Employee Assistance Program
- Supportive, mission-driven work environment
About the Role
As the Activities Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the emotional, cognitive, and social development of youth by designing and facilitating therapeutic recreational activities. These programs promote pro-social behavior, physical engagement, and reintegration into the community while enhancing coping, communication, and leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and coordinate structured recreation and leisure activities
- Use intervention modalities such as creative arts, sports, dance/movement, adventure programming, and leisure education
- Provide recreational programming during non-traditional hours to promote pro-social behavior
- Assess youth capabilities, interests, and needs; adjust activities based on progress and goals
- Consult with clinicians, physicians, and treatment teams to align recreational goals with treatment plans
- Participate in care planning and team meetings
- Design instructional strategies and community reintegration activities to build skills and confidence
- Tailor programs to meet individual youth learning styles, emotional needs, and physical abilities
- Apply clinical knowledge to support individualized goal achievement
- Document treatment progress in accordance with plans of care
Other Duties Include
- Participate in team discussions, providing effective input and strategies
- Attend case conferences and family education meetings
- Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct at all times
- Use appropriate teaching methods in all instruction and discharge activities
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field
- At least one year of experience in recreational or play therapy
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
Preferred:
- Experience working with youth and adolescents in a residential or therapeutic setting
- Familiarity with group dynamics, experiential education, and Medicaid documentation
Physical Demands
- Must be in good physical health and emotionally stable
- Able to actively engage in physical recreation with youth
- Must be able to transport youth or staff as needed
- Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state
- Must pass PAR (Professional Assault Response) evaluation and certification
Other Requirements
- Valid state driver’s license
- Must meet state criminal background check requirements
- Must meet company auto insurance and driving requirements
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Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
