✨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:
- BA/BS degree in therapeutic recreation or equivalent with one to three years' experience.
- 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.
✨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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Qualifications Behaviors Preferred Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Education Preferred Bachelors or better. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in therapeutic recreation or equivalent
- One to three years' experience working in related setting
- Working knowledge of the Positive Operation Culture
- Leadership ability to instill high-standard positive attitudes among staff and students
- Demonstrated ability to effectively serve students
- Team player, enthusiastic, dedicated (behavioral competencies)
- Education: Bachelors or better (preferred)
What We Do
Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and services for troubled and at-risk youth. With 35 years of experience in the juvenile justice industry, Rite of Passage has multiple service divisions that work with nearly 2,000 youth and families daily including schools, community-based services, academic-model programs, gender-specific treatment and secure facilities. The agency and its staff provide targeted services, skill-building opportunities and rich programming that promote youth success within their community, and for life.






