Youth Recreation & Wellness Coordinator

Northwest Children's Home; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Children's Home is seeking a Youth Recreation Coordinator to supervise and direct therapeutic recreation for youth in our care. The role focuses on safe, engaging activities that align with treatment goals and foster positive self-esteem, indoors and outdoors.

The position requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to adapt to evolving program needs, with opportunities for staff training and development.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization.
• Ability to learn and operate required agency software and technology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and provide direction for safe and therapeutic recreation activities for youth.
• Coordinate on-campus and outdoor recreation to complement therapeutic goals.
• Supervise and plan activities that build positive leisure skills and self-esteem.
• Manage expenditures and monitor department expenses to support programming.
• Provide training and development opportunities for staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation or Social Work

Job description

Northwest Children's Home is seeking a Youth Recreation Coordinator to supervise and direct therapeutic recreation for youth in our care. The role focuses on safe, engaging activities that align with treatment goals and foster positive self-esteem, indoors and outdoors.

The position requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to adapt to evolving program needs, with opportunities for staff training and development.