Recreational Manager

Job Category:
Professional Student Services

Requisition Number: RECRE
018301

• Posted :
  October 7, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Salary : $50,000 USD per year

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Tampa, FL 33619, USA

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.

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.

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Bachelors or better in Physical Education Teacher Education or related field.

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