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Directions for Youth & Families

Recreation Coordinator @ Afterschool/Summer Program

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What they do

A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.

$29,289 / year median in Ohio

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Recreation Coordinator (Part-Time) Do you enjoy inspiring youth through recreation and fitness? Looking to make an impact in your community? Is your workplace's commitment to a healthy and supportive work culture important to you? Join Directions for Youth & Families' team that is inspiring hope, strengthening families, and restoring communities! Directions for Youth & Families is seeking an energetic, creative, and enthusiastic Part-Time Recreation Coordinator to join our After-school Program team. This position is responsible for planning and leading recreational and fitness activities that promote healthy lifestyles, teamwork, leadership, and positive youth development in a structured afterschool environment. The Recreation Coordinator will create engaging, age-appropriate activities that encourage physical fitness, build confidence, and foster communication, sportsmanship, and positive relationships among youth ages 8-18.
What You'll Do:
Plan and facilitate structured recreational and fitness activities for youth ages 8-18. Develop creative lesson plans that promote physical activity, teamwork, leadership, and healthy lifestyles. Instruct and engage youth in a variety of sports, fitness, and recreational activities Encourage teamwork, communication, sportsmanship, and positive decision-making through recreational programming. Supervise groups of youth in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. Complete required daily documentation Participate in team meetings, staff trainings, and occasional special events.
Schedule:
Monday-Friday School Year:
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Summer Program:
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Occasional evenings or schedule adjustments may be required for team meetings and special events.
Location:
Columbus, Ohio Qualifications:
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in recreation, physical education, exercise science, health and fitness, or a related field preferred. Experience facilitating recreational or fitness activities and working with youth is required. Knowledge of a variety of sports, games, and physical fitness activities. Strong communication, organizational, and computer skills. Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.
Who We Are:
Directions for Youth & Families offers community-based mental health and prevention services that utilize a resiliency-oriented and trauma-informed framework. DFYF's programs are divided into three categories: Treatment, Prevention, and Education. DFYF offers specialized mental health, kindergarten readiness, afterschool, and summer programming to meet the diverse needs of our youth and family population. DFYF proudly serves over 8,500 youth, adults, and families each year. All of our programs strive to fulfill our mission to build and inspire hope, healing, and resilience for youth, families, and communities through counseling and education
What Makes DFYF Great:
Competitive pay Professional development and training in resiliency-oriented and trauma-informed care A healthy, collaborative, and supportive work culture Dedicated and passionate coworkers Access to our fully equipped fitness center Our Mission Build and inspire hope, healing, and resilience for youth, families, and communities through counseling and education. Our Vision Building healthy individuals, strong families, and safe communities through innovative treatment and prevention services. Our Values Quality
  • Diversity
  • Accessibility
  • Acceptance
  • Collaboration
  • Investment in Individuals, Families, and Communities