Recreation & Activities Coordinator

Parexel • Baltimore, MD

5d • $23 - $28

About The Position

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve. At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do. Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference. Join Parexel’s team of changemakers as we help advance healthcare throughout the globe, all while keeping the patient at the heart of everything we do. Job Title: Recreation & Activities Coordinator At Parexel, we are a leading Clinical Research Organization (CRO) specializing in delivering life‑changing medicines to patients. We are seeking a Recreation and Activities Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you’ll work toward building a deeper connection and understanding with those who count on us most. Through questioning the status quo and collaborating cross‑functionally, the Recreation and Activities Coordinator is responsible for enhancing participant well‑being, coordinating therapeutic activities, and supporting daily procedures during inpatient Early Phase clinical trials.

Requirements

• Strong organizational and detail‑oriented skills to manage schedules, supplies, and activity planning
• Compassionate, patient‑focused approach to supporting participant comfort, social interaction, and overall, well‑being
• Adaptability and reliability in a fast‑paced, highly structured environment
• Creativity to evaluate study designs and participant interests to craft tailored patient activities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage participants and collaborate with clinical teams
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in recreational therapy, activities coordination, or a related field
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide age‑ and indication‑appropriate recreational therapy
• Associate’s degree required
• Local travel required: Maryland Driver’s License and /or reliable transportation
• Candidates should meet flexible shift requirements, including standard Monday–Friday business hours (9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.), occasional later shifts (11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.), and regular weekend coverage (typically 2 weekend shifts per month, depending on study and participant needs)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Valid CPR or BLS Certification preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and plan participant recreation activities tailored to study design and individual interests
• Create, maintain, and post a monthly activity calendar
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors to schedule recreational events
• Communicate regularly with the CRC’s to be aware of study specific food restrictions, sunlight exposure restrictions, holter and monitor hours with activity restrictions, Etc.
• Coordinate team-building activities for staff
• Interact regularly with study participants to enhance well‑being and promote social engagement
• Assist participants with routine activities and procedures such as meals, fasting schedules, toiletry distribution, scrubs, and laundry
• Encourage and remind participants of unit rules and general guidelines
• Monitor participant comfort and notify clinical teams of any notable changes or concerns
• Review participant satisfaction survey and adjust activities based on feedback
• Review the Unit calendar regularly to have a comprehensive overview of admissions and discharges of different studies and the dorm occupancy plan
• Review study participant needs and restrictions with CRC’s and nurses to determine course of therapy
• Train staff who support participant recreational activities
• Maintain knowledge of SOPs, hospital policies, and procedures, applying them consistently in daily work

Benefits

• In addition to base salary, some roles may be eligible for participation in Parexel’s annual performance-based bonus plan, annual salary review and additional total rewards incentives.
• For all eligible employees, we offer market leading benefit programs including paid time off, 401k match, life insurance, health insurance, and other benefit offerings in accordance with the terms of applicable plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees