Director of Activities & Recreation

Residing Hope • Deltona, FL

15h

About The Position

The Director of Activities and Recreation recommends and facilitates a wide range of recreational activities and constructive outlets in an age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate manner, while enhancing and supporting the group home milieu. Residing Hope empowers children and families to experience the transforming love of Christ through evidence-based care and holistic services, caring for children in crisis, including those abused, abandoned or neglected. They provide love, hope, and a place to live to more than 500 children through group homes, foster care, an independent living program, and specialized therapy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Physical Education, or related field and three (3) to five (5) years of experience working in a recreation program for at risk youth preferred; or any combination of training, education and experience which would provide the required knowledge, abilities and skills to successfully perform in this role.
• Certified Lifeguard, or ability to obtain within ninety days of hire, required.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within ninety days of hire, required.
• Certified Ropes Course Instructor, or ability to obtain within ninety days of hire, required.
• Ability to maintain sensitivity to our target population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

Nice To Haves

• experience working in a recreation program for at risk youth preferred

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and implementation of the Recreation Department’s policies, philosophy, goals, approved schedule and program structure that enhances the program milieu.
• Manage and implement the activities and recreation programs for all programs on all campuses throughout the organization.
• Track, record and report outcome related activities and recreation program data.
• Facilitate and track all recreation funds and verify that purchases are within budget and policy parameters.
• Ensure adequate staff coverage and required staff/resident ratio for all activities.
• Ensure that the part-time recreation staff are supported and working effectively with our residents and are following all applicable policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with other staff and leadership concerning interdepartmental activities/events.
• Collaborate with the Development department to support the needs of the organization’s activities and recreational functions.
• Schedule time at regular intervals (quarterly, bi-monthly, etc.) with residents to discuss their sportsmanship, interpersonal skills and level of responsibility demonstrated in recreation activities and the residents' satisfaction with the activities being offered.
• Assess, record and report activity outcomes to involved staff and leadership team members regularly, as required.
• Implement the campus fitness program for residents to improve their quality of life.
• Partner with Human Resources and staff to support the staff wellness program, including support to staff on fitness opportunities around campus and in the weight room.
• Facilitate Water Safety instruction.
• Provide suggestions to supervisor for increasing the range and effectiveness of all activities.
• Supervise or facilitate recreation, sports and leisure activities with residents according to treatment plan and approved schedule.
• Support group home campus chore program including as needed communications with finance department regarding payment of chore funds to youth.
• Maintain recreational facility usage calendar to reflect Activities/Recreation Program schedule and to assist others in event planning.
• Coordinate the implementation of departmental activities on designated weekends, after school, school holidays, and summer breaks.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, uplifting environment surrounding recreation department activities and strong teamwork with co-workers.
• Travel to remote worksites to assist in implementation of activities and special events, as needed.
• Assist Legacy Scholars Academy and Montessori school activities and recreation, as needed.
• Assist in organization-wide storm preparations, as needed.
• Assist on campus with de-escalation of youth.
• Supervise all employees and volunteers within the Recreation department.
• Perform all other job duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance plans, including health, dental, vision, life insurances, and more
• Work life balance, including flexible scheduling, generous paid time off plans and ten paid holidays per year
• Retirement benefits with up to a 5% contribution match
• Educational tuition reimbursement and certification incentives
• Incredible training opportunities
• Discounted tuition rates to our onsite Montessori school

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees