Activities Coordinator

Activities Coordinator – Residential Youth Services
Location: Bartlett Primary Assessment Center - Bartlett, TN

Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $45,000 - $50,000 per year

About Youth Opportunity & Bartlett Primary Assessment Center

Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at‑risk youth. Bartlett Primary Assessment Center in Bartlett, Tennessee is a short‑term, trauma‑informed assessment facility serving youth in need of stabilization and behavioral evaluation.

Youth typically remain in care for approximately 30 days , during which they receive structured intake, education, multidisciplinary assessment, and life skills programming. Small group settings support emotional safety, initial stabilization, and planning for an appropriate subsequent placement.

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.