Recreation Coordinator

Activities Coordinator (Recreation Specialist)

Location: Wellspring Livonia - New Directions Reports to: Director of Group Living Position Type: Part-time | Hourly Accepting applications until June 24, 2026. Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving seniors, families and children throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a part-time, Activities Coordinator (Recreation Specialist) to join our New Directions team in Livonia. In this position you will directly support, plan and coordinate activities for our youth with developmental disabilities and behaviors who are part of the foster care system. You will help create a safe, therapeutic and engaging environment that promotes personal growth and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Develops, organizes, and implements structured programs such as art, music, sports, games, fitness, and educational workshops that align with residents' interests and treatment goals.
• Plans and facilitates out of school weekday programming (summer, breaks)
• Encourages resident participation, promotes teamwork and cooperation, and models positive social interactions consistent with program expectations.
• Develops and maintains the monthly activity calendar and manages supplies and materials for all scheduled activities.
• Supervise activities to maintain resident and staff safety; tailors programs to accommodate individual abilities and restrictions.
• Partners with program staff, case managers, teachers, volunteers, and community agencies to enhance programming and facilitate special events, workshops, and community outreach projects.
• Inventories, organizes, and maintains equipment and supplies related to activities. Ensures proper care and cleanliness of all recreational areas and materials.
• Participates in staff meetings, in-services training, and program planning sessions
• Promotes a positive work environment through professional conduct, teamwork and a helpful, positive attitude to all co-workers and customers
• Efficient time management and prioritization of work
• Performs other duties and accomplishes other goals as directed

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (preferred) or equivalent education in Recreational Therapy, Education, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Occupational Therapy, Behavior Analysis or a closely related field with at least two (2) years of full-time experience working with youth in a residential, educational, or recreational setting.
• High school diploma or GED (required) equivalent with 4 years of full-time experience working with youth in a residential, educational, or recreational setting is required.
• A Michigan drivers license with a clean driving record and current auto-insurance, required.
• Experience working with cognitively impaired, emotionally impaired, and/ or physically impaired or otherwise developmentally disabled youth in a special education or residential treatment service setting, preferred.
• Experience working with children who have experienced significant trauma, loss and separation, preferred.

Schedule and Compensation

• Schedule: Part-time, 20 - 24 hours per week
• Shift: Morning and Afternoon hours, 4 - 5 hour shifts
• Travel: Occasional local travel for activities and planning
• Weekends: Occasional hours for activity events
• On-call: None
• On-site: Working on-site in Livonia and travel locally for activities and shopping
• Pay rate: $21.50 - $25.00 per hour, based off experience & educational background

Benefits

• Dedicated and supportive team
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• DailyPay option for on-demand pay
• Wellspring SupportLinc, an employee assistance program

Location

Wellspring Lutheran Services - New Directions 33600 Luther Ln Livonia, MI 48154 Full Job Description available during the interview.