Activities Coordinator

Anderson-Health-Services; Marshville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Behavior al Health is seeking an Activities Coordinator for our residential program. You will design and lead engaging activities, outings, and events that support youth development and treatment goals.

This role requires creativity, energy, and a commitment to trauma-informed care. You will collaborate with residential, clinical, educational, and nursing staff to create meaningful experiences, build confidence, and help youth discover strengths.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record required.
• Experience working with youth preferred.
• Ability to pass required background and employment screenings.

Responsibilities

• Create experiences and lead engaging activities for youth in the residential program.
• Facilitate recreation, games, sports, creative projects, life-skills activities, and events.
• Develop positive relationships and encourage teamwork among youth.
• Plan monthly activity schedules and gather feedback to improve programs.
• Work with residential, clinical, educational, and nursing staff to support treatment goals.
• Maintain safety, participation records, and required documentation.

Skills

Youth engagement

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Career Opportunities with Anderson Behavioral Health

A great place to work.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Help Create Experiences That Youth Actually Look Forward To

Make an Impact Every Day

Not everyone wants to sit behind a desk.

Some people are energized by creating experiences, connecting with others, planning events, building relationships, and helping young people discover their strengths.

At Anderson Health Services, we're looking for an Activities Coordinator who can bring energy, creativity, and positivity to our residential treatment program. You'll help create the activities, experiences, outings, events, and opportunities that make a difference in a young person's life.

Whether you're organizing a basketball tournament, leading a group challenge, planning a community outing, facilitating a life-skills activity, or helping youth find their voice through Youth Council, you'll play an important role in helping young people build confidence, connections, and life skills.

This isn't just an activities job.

It's an opportunity to help youth create memories, discover strengths, and build a brighter future.

What You’ll Be Doing

Create Experiences

Lead fun, engaging, and meaningful activities for youth.

Facilitate recreation, games, sports, creative projects, life-skills activities, and special events.

Help youth explore interests, talents, and hobbies.

Support community outings, volunteer opportunities, and seasonal events.

Build Connections

Develop positive relationships with youth.

Encourage participation and teamwork.

Help youth strengthen communication, leadership, and social skills.

Create an environment where everyone feels welcome and included.

Bring Ideas to Life

Contribute ideas for activities, events, and programming.

Assist with planning monthly activity schedules.

Help create experiences youth actually enjoy and want to attend.

Gather feedback and help improve activities based on youth interests.

Be Part of the Team

Work alongside residential, clinical, educational, and nursing staff.

Support treatment goals through positive engagement and mentoring.

Participate in team meetings and collaborative planning.

Keep Things Safe and Organized

Supervise youth during activities and outings.

Maintain participation records and required documentation.

Follow safety, transportation, crisis response, and agency policies.

Help ensure activities are conducted in a safe, trauma-informed environment.

What We’re Looking For

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Experience working with youth, children, or young adults preferred.
• Ability to pass required background and employment screenings.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience in youth programs, recreation, education, behavioral health, camps, athletics, or community organizations.
• A degree or coursework in Human Services, Psychology, Recreation, Education, Social Work, or a related field.
• Experience leading groups, events, sports, clubs, or activities.