Pay rate starts at $20 an hour and can vary based on experience, certifications, and education

We offer a $1,000 sign on bonus! ($500 after 3 months of successful employment and $500 after 6 months of successful employment.)

Do you want to help improve the lives of at-risk 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 an Activities Coordinator at Childhelp in Lignum, VA, 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 25,000 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 Activities Coordinator will be in charge of planning and facilitating group activities.  You would be facilitating team sports activities, skills-based groups, as well as outdoor activities to include but not limited to hiking, fishing, and adventure/ropes courses.  You will be responsible for providing coordination, structure, and accountability to both on-site and off-grounds activities.  During the summer months our activities coordinator would have to take part in being a certified lifeguard for our on-campus pool.  When needed you would have to be willing to assist in supervision of children within the cottages.  This position reports to the Director of Group Living.

The schedule for our Activities Coordinator will be Tuesday through Saturday 11am-7pm.

Minimum requirements:

·High school Diploma required.  Associates degree or Bachelors degree in related field preferred.

·1 year of activities coordinator experience. 

·6 months experience working with children (paid or volunteer).

·Be at least 21 years of age.

To be considered, you should:

· Lifeguard Certification or willingness to obtain certification.

· Ropes course - Adventure course certification is preferred or willingness to obtain certification. 

· Be empathetic, patient, and treat others with respect.

· Have a desire to work with youth.

· Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test. 

· Saturdays required. 

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% 401k match of up to 6% of your salary after 1 year of employment.

· Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues.

· Free Meals on shift.

· Employee incentives including On-The-Spot Bonuses, Rams Bucks, and Longevity Awards.

· Growth opportunities nationwide – we have 55 programs in 16 states!

· Tuition Assistance.

Apply today and help us make a difference!