Activities Coordinator

Activities Coordinator

Santa Cruz, CA

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Location:

Santa Cruz, California
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Schedule:

Full‑Time | Non‑Exempt
💼 Department:
Residential
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Reports To:

Core Program Manager
💰 Pay Range: $26.00–$28.00/hr
🎁 Bonus: $150 Sign‑On Bonus & $150 Retention Bonus

Aspiranet, one of California’s leading nonprofit organizations supporting children, youth, and families, is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Activities Coordinator to join our Santa Cruz team. In this vital role, you will create engaging, safe, and therapeutic recreational experiences that support youth in their growth, development, and healing. If you enjoy planning meaningful activities, mentoring youth, and contributing to a mission‑driven team, this is an opportunity to make a lasting difference.

Founded in 1975, Aspiranet is a mission‑driven organization dedicated to helping families thrive. We provide a continuum of care across California through six service divisions:
Foster and Adoption, Transitional Aged Youth, Residential, Intensive Home‑Based Services, Behavioral Health, and Family and Community. Every role at Aspiranet contributes to something greater: building a future where every child is loved, every family supported, and every individual equipped to succeed.

The Activities Coordinator is responsible for supervising, protecting, and caring for youth individually and in group settings. This role develops, organizes, and evaluates recreational activities that promote positive development, skill‑building, and emotional wellness.

Major responsibilities include activity planning, youth supervision, documentation, safety monitoring, and collaboration with program staff to ensure youth receive high‑quality support.

• Develop monthly recreational activity plans within assigned budget limits.
• Organize and secure resources needed to carry out approved activity plans.
• Evaluate the success of activities, incorporating youth and staff input, and submit plans for approval.
• Ensure adequate staffing and supervision for all activities.

• Provide consistent supervision during all recreational activities.
• Set clear boundaries and limits to support safe and appropriate behavior.
• Note youth progress, identify needs for professional services, and communicate findings to staff.
• Maintain safe environments and ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

• Document incidents and interventions using staff logs and incident report forms.
• Maintain confidentiality of youth and case information in accordance with licensing and agency standards.
• Report violations of State or Agency regulations, including mandated reporting of suspected abuse.

• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and briefings.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and responsiveness.
• Maintain professional boundaries with staff, clients, and community partners.
• Represent Aspiranet with professionalism at all times.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Core Program Manager.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Community Care Licensing‑approved discipline preferred (equivalent training/experience considered).
• Two years of experience planning and supervising recreational activities required.
• Fifteen units of college coursework in child development and/or behavior management.
• Ability to actively participate in youth activities, lift up to 25 lbs, walk up to one mile, and respond safely to emergencies.
• Ability to implement non‑restraint safety interventions and support youth in crisis situations.
• Meets all state‑required employment conditions, including:
  • DOJ fingerprint and Child Abuse Index clearance
  • TB/Health physical
  • Valid CA Driver’s License, acceptable driving record, and proof of insurance

• Work occurs in residential and recreational environments with typically quiet noise levels.
• Must be able to bend, reach, sit, stand, supervise youth, and respond quickly to emergent situations.
• Requires the ability to drive agency vehicles (cars, vans, etc.).

• Competitive compensation,…