Recreational Therapist jobs in San Diego, CA

Do you want to help improve the lives of youth in your community?

Do you want to join a team of people who are hard-working and want to help others?

Do you want to build a career, while making a difference in the world?

If this sounds like you, let’s talk! We’re hiring a Recreational Coordinator at San Pasqual Academy in Escondido, CA, an affiliate of Rite of Passage. Our employees are dedicated and passionate individuals that are committed to inspiring positive change in the lives of youth. Joining our team is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a company driven by its powerful mission to make a difference.

Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and opportunities for troubled and at-risk youth from social services, welfare agencies, and juvenile courts. With an emphasis on evidence-based practices and positive skill development, combined with our supportive and therapeutic approach, our organization is respected by industry experts as a highly effective solution for our youth. Since 1984, over 50,000 youths have entered and completed our programs. ROP has built its reputation on running life-changing educational treatment programs that positively contribute to the community.

What you’ll do:

The Recreational Coordinator works as a staff member of the Student Services Department and reports to the Special Programs Coordinator. Primarily responsible for providing coordination, structure and accountability to the site programs and new activities. The Recreational Coordinator will be assisting in the creation and implementation of engaging activities for our youth and at times, will assist with transports and step in with supervision of our youth when necessary.

To be considered, you should:

• Be empathetic, patient, and treat others with respect.
• Have a desire and passion to work with teens.
• Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience in relatable field.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.

The Perks:

• Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance after 90 days of employment.
• Choice of supplemental benefits, including Short Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Eligible for 100% 403b match of 6% after 1 year of employment.
• Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues.
• Employee incentives include On-The-Spot Bonuses, Rams Bucks, and Longevity Awards.
• Growth opportunities nationwide – we have 40 programs in 16 states!
• Tuition Assistance.

The Schedule:

Wednesday through Sunday: 1:00pm -9:30pm

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)