Recreation and Activities Coordinator RAC

IBUKUN COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERV; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

Dental insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

IBUKUN COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERV in Chicago, Illinois is hiring a Recreation and Activities Coordinator. This role involves designing and implementing educational and recreational programs for youth. Responsibilities include managing transportation logistics, ensuring youth safety, and participating in staff training and development. Qualifications include a high school diploma, relevant experience working with youth, and strong organizational and communication skills. The organization is committed to trauma-informed care and values dignity, respect, and accountability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Experience working with youth in community settings.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to execute activities.
• Communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate a range of educational and recreational activities.
• Support transportation logistics for school and home visits.
• Uphold youth safety, supervision, and documentation standards.
• Participate in required trainings and professional development.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving skills

Creativity

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Recreation, Education, or related field

High school diploma

Job description

Benefits

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Position Summary

The Recreation and Activities Coordinator (RAC) is responsible for designing, scheduling, and facilitating a wide range of on-site and off-site recreational, educational, and enrichment activities for youth residing at Ibukun Comprehensive Community Services, Inc. This role ensures that all programming is engaging, developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and aligned with agency goals for youth growth, wellness, and community integration.

The RAC also supports transportation logistics, including school transportation and youth home visits, ensuring that all residents have safe, reliable, and organized access to educational opportunities, family connections, and enrichment experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Recreation & Enrichment Programming

• Develop monthly activity calendars that include creative, therapeutic, and skill-building experiences.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead onsite and off-site activities, ensuring safety, supervision, and youth engagement.
• Maintain and oversee a structured weekend activity schedule that promotes consistency, engagement, and positive use of free time.
• Introduce innovative programming that promotes physical activity, emotional regulation, teamwork, and positive peer interactions.
• Collaborate with clinical and program staff to tailor activities to youth needs, treatment goals, and interests.
• Maintain all activity supplies, equipment, and documentation in accordance with agency standards.

Transportation & School/Home Visit Support

• Assist with daily school transportation logistics, including scheduling, route coordination, and communication with staff.
• Provide safe, timely, and professional transportation for youth home visits, ensuring all protocols, documentation, and safety standards are followed.
• Ensure youth are transported safely and on time to school, appointments, home visits, and enrichment opportunities.
• Maintain accurate transportation logs and incident documentation as required by licensing and agency policy.

Compliance, Safety & Professionalism

• Uphold all DCFS, Medicaid, and agency standards related to youth safety, supervision, and documentation.
• Demonstrate trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and youth-centered practices in all interactions.
• Participate in required trainings, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.
• Support agency events, retreats, and special programming as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Recreation, Education, or related field preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and flexible hours based on program needs.
• Experience working with youth in residential, educational, recreational, or community settings.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, schedule, and execute activities independently.
• Ability to remain active, energetic, and engaged throughout recreational programming.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and model positive behavior.

Core Competencies

• Creativity and initiative in program development
• Trauma-informed engagement
• Safety awareness and risk management
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Strong rapport-building with youth
• Reliability and accountability

Organizational Commitment

Ibukun Comprehensive Community Services is dedicated to trauma-informed, healing-centered care for youth and families. The Recreation and Activities Coordinator is expected to uphold the agency’s values of dignity, respect, accountability, and cultural responsiveness in all interactions with youth, staff, and external partners.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Ibukun Comprehensive Community Services is an equal opportunity employer and contractor partner. Ibukun is an at will employer.