Activities Coordinator – Residential Youth Services
Location: Nashville, TN - Walnut/Rosewood Youth Academy

Job Type: Part - Time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 / hr
Schedule: Sundays/Mondays - 10:00am - 6:00pm

About Youth Opportunity & Walnut/Rosewood Youth Academy

Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at‑risk youth. Rosewood Youth Academy in Nashville, Tennessee is a 30‑bed secure facility serving boys ages 13 to 19. This trauma‑informed setting offers a comprehensive combination of clinical treatment, academic instruction, therapeutic recreation, restorative justice, and expressive therapies.

Youth typically remain in care for about 6 months, engaging in individual, family, and group therapy; anger replacement training; substance use prevention; life skills and social skills development; victim‑impact awareness; and pre‑vocational preparation. Small group living units provide a structured environment to support successful community reintegration.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays – earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period
Free RX delivery on most medications
Tuition reimbursement and professional development
Robust Employee Assistance Program
Supportive, mission-driven work environment

About the Role
As the Activities Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the emotional, cognitive, and social development of youth by designing and facilitating therapeutic recreational activities. These programs promote pro-social behavior, physical engagement, and reintegration into the community while enhancing coping, communication, and leadership skills.

Key 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

Other Duties Include

Participate in team discussions, providing effective input and strategies
Attend case conferences and family education meetings
Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct at all times
Use appropriate teaching methods in all instruction and discharge activities
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Required:

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

Preferred:

Experience working with youth and adolescents in a residential or therapeutic setting
Familiarity with group dynamics, experiential education, and Medicaid documentation

Physical Demands

Must be in good physical health and emotionally stable
Able to actively engage in physical recreation with youth
Must be able to transport youth or staff as needed
Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state
Must pass PAR (Professional Assault Response) evaluation and certification

Other Requirements

Valid state driver’s license
Must meet state criminal background check requirements
Must meet company auto insurance and driving requirements

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Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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