Are you tired of boring desk jobs? Do you want to get paid to play, explore and change lives every single day?
Davis Stuart is looking for a high-energy, creative and dependable Recreation Coordinator to lead our campus activities in beautiful Lewisburg, West Virginia. If you are a natural leader who loves sports, the outdoors and mentoring youth, your dream job just found you!
ATTENTION REGIONAL CANDIDATES: THE PERFECT COMMUTE!
We welcome and invite applicants from all nearby communities across both the West Virginia and Virginia lines! Enjoy a scenic drive to work. Our commuter paths include:
Under 15 Minutes Away: Ronceverte, Fairlea, & White Sulphur Springs, WV.
20 to 30-Minute Drive: Union, Caldwell, & Alderson, WV.
30 to 35-Minute Drive: Rainelle, Rupert, Meadow Bridge, Sandstone, & Green Sulphur Springs, WV.
35 to 45-Minute Drive: Covington & Clifton Forge, VA, as well as Shady Spring & Beaver, WV (Eastern Beckley outskirts).
THE ULTIMATE WORK SCHEDULE
Wednesday through Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Ditch the 9-to-5 Grind: Zero morning alarms required. Win your mornings back for yourself and make Monday/Tuesday your official weekend when the rest of the world is working!
The Mission: Weekend programming and resident activities are our top priority.
Note: Hours may occasionally vary to accommodate epic special events, holidays and organizational needs.
WHY THIS IS THE ULTIMATE GIG
Get Paid to Be Active: From campus sports to indoor/outdoor adventures, you are the engine of fun.
Make a Massive Impact: Use games and activities to build confidence, life skills and social skills in incredible residents.
No Two Days Are Alike: You will design community outings, holiday events and seasonal programs.
WHAT YOU’LL ACTUALLY DO (FRONT & CENTER)
Program Planning & Coordination: Develop, organize, and implement engaging daily, monthly and seasonal recreation programming. This includes community outings, special events, and weekend activities that provide a perfect balance of physical activity, life skills, community engagement and resident interests.
Safety & Supervision: Ensure the safety, supervision and appropriate behavior of residents during all recreation activities. You will lead off-campus trips, aquatic activities, and community events while strictly following all agency safety procedures.
Collaboration & Communication: Coordinate recreation programming seamlessly with residential, education, nursing, transportation and other departments while maintaining timely communication, documentation and activity schedules.
Manage the Goods: Keep our sports facilities, inventory, and gear clean, safe and ready for action
Own the Budget: Plan annual expenses and buy the coolest recreation therapy gear and supplies.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
The Brains: A Bachelor’s degree plus 1 year of related experience (or an equivalent mix of education and experience).
Lifeguard Certification: Ability to successfully complete and maintain CPR, First Aid and Lifeguard certifications. Don’t have it yet? No worries—training is fully provided and required by Davis Stuart!
The Brawn: Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. regularly, and up to 100+ lbs. occasionally during heavy activities.
The Basics: A valid driver’s license and basic math, computer and writing skills.
The Vibe: Integrity, emotional control and deep sensitivity to the cultural and socio-economic characteristics of our residents and staff.
The Background: Ability to pass fingerprinting and clearance through WV CARES and APS/CPS. Davis Stuart is a licensed residential facility. All employment offers are strictly contingent upon a clear fingerprint-based background check and registry search through the West Virginia Clearance for Access: Registry and Employment Screening (WV CARES) program. Applicants with disqualifying offenses under W. Va. Code R. § 71-11-2 cannot be hired. However, candidates with minor, non-violent historic offenses who are eligible to pursue a WV CARES Variance Request are welcome to apply.
Screening: Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
- Note: We test for THC, but legal hemp/delta variants are permitted with prior disclosure and proof of store receipt/packaging.
THE NITTY-GRITTY
Location: Lewisburg / Southeastern West Virginia area.
Environment: Fun, active, and indoor/ outdoors.
Perks: Comprehensive training, career growth, and the chance to say you have the coolest job on Earth.
COMPENSATIONS & PERKS
Hourly Rate: $13.22 – $13.62 per hour (Based on experience).
Paid Training: We cover your certifications—get paid while you learn!
Stop scrolling and start leading. Apply today to become our next Recreation Coordinator!