Activities Coordinator

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC; Hastings (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with up to 4% employer match

PTO and holidays – 4 hours PTO every 2

Free RX delivery

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Robust Employee Assistance Program

Supportive, mission-driven work

Job summary

Youth Opportunity & Deep Creek Youth Academy in St. Augustine, FL seeks an Activities Coordinator to design and facilitate therapeutic recreation for residential youth.

You will plan structured activities, use arts, sports, movement, and community reintegration to support emotional and social development. The role collaborates with clinicians, participates in care planning, and promotes pro-social behavior while maintaining safety and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field required.
• At least one year of experience in recreational or play therapy.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and coordinate structured recreation and leisure activities.
• Use modalities such as arts, sports, dance, adventure programming, and leisure education.
• Provide recreational programming during non-traditional hours to promote pro-social behavior.
• Assess youth capabilities and adjust activities to progress and goals.
• Consult with clinicians to align recreational goals with treatment plans.
• Document progress and participate in care planning and team meetings.
• Design strategies to build skills and community reintegration.

Skills

One year experience in recreational or

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field

Job description

Activities Coordinator – Residential Youth Services

Location: St. Augustine, FL

Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: Up to - $48,000 / year

About Youth Opportunity & Deep Creek Youth Academy

Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Deep Creek Youth Academy accommodates 117 males aged 12–19 across multiple overlay programs—including IMH, CMH, SAOS, MHOS, BDD/DD, and medically complex care. Delivered within a trauma‑informed, 24/7 residential setting, youth receive individualized clinical services such as Skill Streaming, Living in Balance, MRT, and Impact of Crime, alongside therapeutic recreation, life skills training, and restorative justice. Onsite nursing, psychiatric care, licensed dietitian meals, incentive systems, and Youth Advisory Board input foster engagement. Length of stay is tied to treatment progress, criminogenic risk reduction, and readiness to reintegrate.

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 abilitiesApply 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.