Activities Coordinator

andersonhealthservices; Olympia (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Health Services in the United States is seeking an Activities Coordinator to create engaging experiences for residents, organize events, and help youths discover their strengths. You’ll design activities, supervise outings, and foster connections that build confidence and life skills.

Join a collaborative team of residential, clinical, educational, and nursing staff to support treatment goals with positive engagement and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth or young adults is preferred.
• Must pass required background checks and screenings.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record required.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging activities and events for youth.
• Coordinate recreational and life-skills activities.
• Plan community outings and youth council initiatives.
• Support safe, trauma-informed programming.

Skills

Youth experience

Interpersonal skills

Background screening

Driving record good

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.