Recreation Coordinator

Bashor Children's Home; Goshen (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Discounted gym membership

HSA matching contribution

403(b) retirement plan eligibility

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Bashor Children's Home is seeking a dedicated Recreation Coordinator to help youth develop healthy leisure skills. This role involves facilitating recreation groups, supporting community involvement, and implementing structured programs.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working with youth and promote their physical and emotional well-being through engaging recreational activities. Responsibilities include assessing therapeutic needs and ensuring a safe environment for youth.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age.
• Bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation, or a related field; CTRS preferred.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance when transporting youth.
• Ability to pass required background checks and drug screen.
• Commitment to serving a culturally diverse population.
• Knowledge of recreation programs for the population served.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate recreation groups and assist with the adventure challenge course.
• Support individualized treatment plans and daily programming.
• Supervise youth and ensure their safety.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic recreation interventions.

Skills

Communication Skills

Recreation Management

Flexibility

Cultural Awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical education

Job description

Bashor Children's Home seeks a dedicated Recreation Coordinator to help youth develop healthy, meaningful leisure skills.

Responsibilities include facilitating recreation groups, assisting with the adventure challenge course, supporting community involvement, planning reintegration activities, and implementing structured weekday and weekend programs.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working with youth and promoting physical and emotional well-being through engaging, supportive recreation.

Applications are welcome from those who have:

• 21 years of age.


• A bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation, or a related field; CTRS preferred.


• A valid driver's license.


• Auto insurance when transporting youth.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to pass required background checks, physical, and drug screen.


• Commitment to serving a culturally diverse population.


• Commitment to continuous quality improvement.


• Advanced recreation management knowledge and skills.


• Knowledge of recreation programs appropriate for the population served.


• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.


• Willingness to learn high-ropes technical skills and work at height.

General responsibilities include:

• Supervise youth and ensure their safety while following agency policies, regulations, and standard's.


• Support individualized treatment plans and daily multidisciplinary programming.


• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic recreation interventions.


• Provide recreation feedback to the multidisciplinary team.


• Manage behaviors and use Therapeutic Crisis Intervention as appropriate.


• Build effective relationships with staff, youth, families, and community partners.


• Participate in agency action teams and regular supervision.


• Maintain safe recreation facilities, equipment, and programs.


• Assist with community reintegration activities.

Schedule:

Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Thursday, with one late night (12pm-8pm)

Salary: Starting at $40,499.60 per year

What We Offer:

• Paid vacation and holidays


• Discounted gym membership


• Agency HSA matching contribution


• 403(b) retirement plan eligibility from day one


• Supportive, mission-driven work environment


• Professional growth opportunities