Recreational Facilitator
About the station
As Immerse Arkansas expands in Central Arkansas, we are looking for a Recreational Facilitator who will support the development, operations, and functions of key youth transformational experiences, as well as plan, organize, and lead enjoyable and safe recreational activities and programs for youth ages 14-24.
role DEscription
Reporting to the Recreation Program Manager, the Recreational Facilitator will support the development, operations, and functions of key youth experiences These will include cross-program communication to obtain support from staff, volunteers, mentors, and facilities, as well as help drive:
Transformational Experiences - Develop programming and lead recreational activities for youth that promote health and personal growth through leisure and transformative experiences, which contributes to healthy physical, social, emotional and mental well being. The recreational facilitator will engage youth, staff, volunteers and mentors in transformational experiences that change the lives of youth and offer them opportunities to do things they’ve never done before.
External Experiences - Cultivate engagement with volunteers and mentors to ensure youth are able to engage effectively and deeply with key external relationships.
Youth Experiences - Provide opportunities for positive interaction, healthy connection, growth and fulfillment.
Team and Personal Development - Continually seek opportunities for growth, understanding, and balance to maintain health, both individually and as a member of the Immerse Arkansas team. Promote teamwork through collaboration, support, and communication.
Qualifications
All employees will be thoroughly committed to Immerse’s mission. The ideal candidate will embrace Immerse’s values of with, worship, and relentless pursuit (visit our About Page to learn what this means). All candidates should have the following qualifications and experience:
Education: Bachelor's Degree (Psychology, Social Work, Therapeutic Recreation, or a related field).
Experience: 3 + years experience (state or national level certifications preferred in therapeutic recreation).
Additional Requirements:
Must understand adolescent development and the process of healing for those who have experienced trauma.
Preference given to candidates who have training or certifications in therapeutic recreation.
Strong visionary and implementation skills of being able to see something not yet created and know how to make something happen.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking skills.
Strong people skills. Able to form effective working relationships with a wide range of people.
Has a strong desire to walk with youth ages 14-24 no matter what they are going through.
Wants to do “whatever it takes” to see youth and families succeed.
Is emotionally humble and smart - has a high emotional intelligence.
Have experience working with homeless transitional age youth.
Must demonstrate a commitment to the value of cultural competency.
Must be able to lift 35 pounds.
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Must be willing and able to travel within the assigned region on a daily basis.
Must successfully complete a background check and drug screen.
Must be available evenings, weekends and on-call as assigned, during identified days.
Must maintain current certification in CPR, First Aid, and other certifications as determined by the program.
Overview
Job Type: Full Time
Work Location: Little Rock
ABOUT IMMERSE ARKANSAS
Immerse Arkansas was founded in 2010 with the mission of helping transform youth from crisis into overcomers. The nonprofit organization serves youth between the ages of 14 and 24, whose past trauma and challenges have created barriers to becoming independent, healthy, successful adults.
Immerse Arkansas works with youth and families to address the underlying trauma resulting from abuse or neglect. We believe that when we surround youth from crisis with unconditional relationships, a vision for their restored future, and tools that anticipate their needs and dreams, we create a climate for healing, growth, and transformation.
Immerse is a collaboration of redemptive innovators who pair ambitious faith with strategy in all pursuits, especially anything labeled as “impossible.” We’re hungry for healing for all, and we’re especially interested in those who have been counted out. We are looking for someone who fits that description to lead one of our programs working directly with youth from crisis ages 14-24. The Recreational Facilitator is a full-time, salaried on-site position.
To apply
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to mfinnie@immersearkansas.org with “Recreational Facilitator” as the subject line of the email.