Activities Coordinator

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 57,852,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with up to 4% employer match

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays – 4h/

Free RX delivery on most medications

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Robust Employee Assistance Program

Supportive, mission-driven work enviro

Job summary

Youth Opportunity's Gallatin Primary Assessment Center in Gallatin, TN seeks an Activities Coordinator to design and facilitate therapeutic recreational activities for boys ages 13-17, supporting emotional, cognitive, and social development within a secure short-term residential setting.

You will collaborate with clinicians and treatment teams, plan structured recreation, use arts, sports, and movement modalities, and document progress to align with care plans.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Background check

Drug screening

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

Activities Coordinator – Residential Youth Services
Location: Gallatin Primary Assessment Center - Gallatin, TN

Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $19.00 - $20.19 / hr

About Youth Opportunity & Gallatin Primary Assessment Center

Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at‑risk youth. Gallatin Primary Assessment Center in Gallatin, Tennessee is a secure short‑term facility serving boys ages13 to17 who require assessment and stabilization. The center offers continuous observation, clinical evaluation, mental health care, and life skills programming during initial placement.

Youth typically remain for about 30days, receiving individual and group therapy, educational services, victim‑impact awareness, and family engagement. Small group living units support informed placement decisions and safe transition to longer‑term residential or community settings.

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

Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.