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.
"Fun has a purpose here. Use your creativity to help children build confidence, make connections, and create lasting memories." The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) at Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC) is dedicated to promoting the health, well-being, and stability of refugees, unaccompanied children, and other eligible individuals and families through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based services. Our vision is to ensure every new arrival is welcomed with equitable, high-quality services and resources so they can thrive and reach their full potential.
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT IN THIS ROLE?
As the Recreation Coordinator , you'll create meaningful experiences that help children in care build confidence, develop healthy relationships, and simply enjoy being kids. You will oversee the facility's recreational programming by designing, coordinating, and facilitating engaging educational, cultural, social, and recreational activities, both on-site and through community outings. You'll also ensure recreation programming is organized, compliant, and well documented while maintaining appropriate supervision and professional boundaries with youth. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you'll help create a safe, structured, and supportive environment where every child has opportunities to learn, grow, and heal.
WHO YOU ARE?
You believe recreation is more than entertainment. It's an opportunity to build trust, encourage growth, and create moments of normalcy for children who have experienced significant life challenges. You're organized, energetic, culturally responsive, and thrive in a collaborative environment where no two days are exactly alike. You communicate well, adapt quickly, and enjoy bringing creativity and structure together to make a lasting impact.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
Must be 21 years of age or older. Minimum 1 years of experience in recreation or related field preferred. Ability to obtain fingerprint clearance card, CPR, CPI and First Aid Certifications. Bilingual language skills in English/Spanish and as appropriate to population served required. What does CPLC offer YOU as a valued employee? We recognize that our success is driven by great talent, and that's why we provide a comprehensive and competitive suite of benefits to serve you and your family. Full-time employee's benefits below: Generous Paid Holiday Employee Recognition Program Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26 Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account Life + Disability options Employee Assistance Program Telemedicine & Concierge Services 401(k) Retirement Plan Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles Identity Theft Protection& Voluntary Benefits Every activity matters. Every child deserves a chance to thrive. Bring your creativity and compassion to a team that's making a difference. Apply TODAY and join the CPLC family! Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement.
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California Residents :
Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right's Department Fair Chance Act webpage.