Activities Coordinator

Activities Coordinator – Residential Youth Services
Location: St. Augustine, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: Up to - $48,000 / year
About Youth Opportunity & Deep Creek Youth Academy
Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Deep Creek Youth Academy accommodates 117 males aged 12–19 across multiple overlay programs—including IMH, CMH, SAOS, MHOS, BDD/DD, and medically complex care. Delivered within a trauma‑informed, 24/7 residential setting, youth receive individualized clinical services such as Skill Streaming, Living in Balance, MRT, and Impact of Crime, alongside therapeutic recreation, life skills training, and restorative justice. Onsite nursing, psychiatric care, licensed dietitian meals, incentive systems, and Youth Advisory Board input foster engagement. Length of stay is tied to treatment progress, criminogenic risk reduction, and readiness to reintegrate.
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.

Employment type
Full Time

Work arrangement
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