Activities Coordinator
8 days ago
Louisville
Job Description Position: Activities Coordinator Status: Full-time/Hourly/Non-Exempt Department: ILC Reports to: Activities Supervisor Job Summary: The Activities Coordinator plans, facilitates, and supports recreational, educational, and social activities that promote engagement, inclusion, and personal growth for program participants. This role works directly with children, seniors, and individuals with developmental and physical disabilities to deliver meaningful, accessible experiences that encourage participation, independence, and community connection. Key Responsibilities: Activity Planning & Facilitation: • Plan and lead daily activities in alignment with established calendars, curriculum, and program goals., • Facilitate recreational, educational, social, and community-based activities that support participant engagement and enrichment., • Adapt activities to accommodate varying abilities, interests, and support needs., • Encourage participant leadership, self-expression, independence, and positive social interaction. Participant Engagement & Support: • Build positive, respectful relationships with participants and other ILC coordinators to promote engagement, well-being, and inclusion., • Observe participant participation, behavior, and progress during activities., • Provide appropriate support while maintaining participant dignity, autonomy, and choice., • Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for all participants., • Contribute to a collaborative and respectful team culture. Participant Engagement & Support: • Assist with preparation, setup, and cleanup of activity spaces and materials., • Maintain organized, clean, and safe activity environments., • Accurately track attendance, participation, and required program documentation. Safety & Compliance: • Follow all agency safety protocols, risk management policies, and emergency procedures., • Monitor activities to ensure participant safety at all times., • Promptly report incidents, injuries, or concerns in accordance with organizational guidelines. Collaboration & Communication: • Work collaboratively with the Activities Supervisor, Manager, and interdisciplinary teams., • Support volunteers and peer mentors during activities, as assigned. Qualifications & Skills: • High school diploma or equivalent required., • Associates or Bachelors degree in Recreation, Human Services, Education, Social Work, or a related field (preferred)., • Prior experience in recreation, activities, coordination, teaching, or a related field., • Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities, preferred., • First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)., • Strong interpersonal and communication skills., • Strong organizational, and problem solving skills., • Ability to multitask and meet deadlines., • Positive, adaptable, creative, and skilled at building meaningful connections. Physical Requirements: • Alternating periods of sitting, standing and walking throughout your shift., • Must be able to lift up to 50lbs Company DescriptionSince 1992 Harbor House of Louisville has provided day services to adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them opportunities to build social, emotional, and cognitive skills through participation in employment, performing arts, health and wellness, and visual arts. Now Harbor House is expanding to bring these same outstanding day services to children and seniors of all abilities—meaning with and without disabilities—on an intergenerational model where all three groups will engage daily in meaningful opportunities aimed at improving their lives. What does that mean? It means that children, adults, and seniors of all abilities will read, sing, dance, paint, draw, and even exercise together. We moved into our new 36,000-square-foot Intergenerational Life Center in October 2023, and are now weaving children and seniors into our family, beginning with before- and after-school programs and seniors in 2024, and 105 children of all abilities, ages 6 weeks to 5 years, when our previous 8,000-square-foot building is renovated into a Child Enrichment Center by spring 2025. Harbor House. Weaving a tapestry of love, hope, and empowerment.Since 1992 Harbor House of Louisville has provided day services to adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them opportunities to build social, emotional, and cognitive skills through participation in employment, performing arts, health and wellness, and visual arts. \r\n\r\nNow Harbor House is expanding to bring these same outstanding day services to children and seniors of all abilities—meaning with and without disabilities—on an intergenerational model where all three groups will engage daily in meaningful opportunities aimed at improving their lives. What does that mean? It means that children, adults, and seniors of all abilities will read, sing, dance, paint, draw, and even exercise together. \r\n\r\nWe moved into our new 36,000-square-foot Intergenerational Life Center in October 2023, and are now weaving children and seniors into our family, beginning with before- and after-school programs and seniors in 2024, and 105 children of all abilities, ages 6 weeks to 5 years, when our previous 8,000-square-foot building is renovated into a Child Enrichment Center by spring 2025.\r\n\r\nHarbor House. Weaving a tapestry of love, hope, and empowerment.