Recreation Coordinator

The Recreational Therapy Department at Bashor Childrens Home is seeking a Recreation Coordinator who has a passion to work with youth and teach leisure skills. The job includes but is not limited to facilitating recreation groups assisting on the adventure challenge course; assisting with community involvement and planning community reintegration with unit managers implementing structured recreation programs during the week and on weekend. Seeking a person who wants kids to stay active improve their health and have fun.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 21 years of age.
• A bachelors degree in physical education recreation or relative field. CTRS preferred.
• Possess valid drivers license.
• Possess auto insurance if transporting youth in vehicles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to pass required background checks physical and drug screen.
• Have a sensitivity and commitment to serving a culturally diverse population.
• Have a commitment to continuous quality improvement as it relates to organizational development and service delivery.
• Possess advanced management knowledge and skills related to recreation services
• Knowledge and understanding of Recreational Program activities appropriate for population served.
• Flexible to accommodate needs of program and client including evenings and weekends.
• Be willing to learn technical skills on a high ropes course and be comfortable at height

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the supervision and safety of youth.
• Models behavior according to the policies and procedures of Bashor Childrens Home State regulations and accreditation standards.
• Implements and supports individual treatment plans and program routine that includes a multidisciplinary approach: daily living therapy medical education recreation and spiritual life activities.
• Participate in an agency wide action team
• Provide feedback to multidisciplinary team during weekly meetings to assist in continuum of care utilizing recreation services
• Attend weekly supervision with Director of Recreational Therapy
• Responsible for managing youths behaviors
• Establish effective working relationships with management employees employee representatives and the community members
• Facilitate therapeutic recreation groups/programs by assessing planning implementing and evaluating outcomes of program.
• Assist with planning and implementing campus wide Recreation events and activities.
• Continuation of education on best therapeutic practices to provide appropriate care.
• Assist with the management and executing various athletic clubs with the youth.
• Assist the Recreational Therapy Director with the Pekarek Adventure Challenge Course.
• Ensure the recreation facilities are operated and maintained effectively and safely
• Ensure facility policies are adhered to
• Assist in managing community reintegration program
• Monitor the use of recreation equipment and facilities.

EOE

Job Type: Fulltime

Starting Pay: $18.90/hour up to $21.55/ hour( based on qualifying factors)

Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday with one late night.