RECREATIONAL MANAGER
Job description
✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Recreational Manager at Columbus Youth Academy in Tampa, Florida✨
Columbus Youth Academy is a moderate-risk residential commitment program for male youth up to age 19. This program provides youth with comprehensive care, treatment, supervision, and evidence-based sex offender services. Youth will also receive psychotherapeutic services, including individual, family, and group counseling, while in the program.
Perks &Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision and company-paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues, and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2
What you will do: You will work as a staff member of the Student Services Department team. Primarily responsible for providing daily recreational and leisure time that is physically challenging, educational, and constructive. The Recreation Manager reports to the Clinical Director.
To be considered, you should Process:
- Preferred BA/BS degree in physical education, leisure studies recreation, recreation therapy or equivalent with one year experience in group physical education, recreational programs or recreational therapy.
- Working knowledge of the Positive Operation Culture.
- Leadership ability is necessary to instill high-standard positive attitudes among staff and students.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively serve students.
- Possess a valid Driver's License.
- Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screening and TB Test.
✨Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth! ✨
After 41 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Recreational Manager, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe, and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.
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At the heart of Rite of Passage is a profound commitment to improving the lives of youth. Founded in 1984, the organization has evolved from a single group home in the Sierra Nevada Mountains into a national leader in youth services, driven by the belief that every child deserves a chance to succeed. The culture is built on the principles of safety, normalcy, and the power of positive relationships. Staff are not just employees but mentors and advocates who work tirelessly to create environments where vulnerable youth can heal, learn, and grow. The organization values the 'rite of passage' itself—the transition from troubled adolescence to responsible adulthood—and fosters a community where resilience is celebrated. Through evidence-based, trauma-responsive programs, the team works collaboratively to empower young people, providing them with the education, vocational skills, and therapeutic support necessary to rewrite their stories. This mission-driven approach creates a workplace defined by camaraderie, shared purpose, and a relentless dedication to making a tangible difference in the communities they serve.
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