Youth Programs Coordinator - Therapeutic Recreation

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 57,852,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with up to 4% employer match

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays – 4h/

Free RX delivery on most medications

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Robust Employee Assistance Program

Supportive, mission-driven work enviro

Job summary

Youth Opportunity's Gallatin Primary Assessment Center in Gallatin, TN seeks an Activities Coordinator to design and facilitate therapeutic recreational activities for boys ages 13-17, supporting emotional, cognitive, and social development within a secure short-term residential setting.

You will collaborate with clinicians and treatment teams, plan structured recreation, use arts, sports, and movement modalities, and document progress to align with care plans.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 abilities.
• Apply clinical knowledge to support individualized goal achievement.
• Document treatment progress in accordance with plans of care.

Skills

Background check

Drug screening

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

Youth Opportunity's Gallatin Primary Assessment Center in Gallatin, TN seeks an Activities Coordinator to design and facilitate therapeutic recreational activities for boys ages 13-17, supporting emotional, cognitive, and social development within a secure short-term residential setting.

You will collaborate with clinicians and treatment teams, plan structured recreation, use arts, sports, and movement modalities, and document progress to align with care plans.