LEAP Recreational Facilitator in Lebanon at The National Institution Of Social Care And Vocational Training (Beit Atfal Assumoud)

1. Background

The BAS Community Centers in Nahr El Bared provide safe, structured, and inclusive environments dedicated to supporting adolescents through specialized educational and psychosocial initiatives. Under the LEAP Program—comprising both the SHINE project and the ASPIRE academic-year projects—physical recreational activities are integrated as essential Psychosocial Support (PSS) components for enrolled students in Grades 7, 8, and 9.

Recreational programming in LEAP is a structured psychosocial support specifically tailored to meet the needs of adolescents. It is designed to foster teamwork, emotional resilience, sportsmanship, peer interaction, and positive social engagement within a protective space.

2. Purpose of the Role

The LEAP Recreational Activities Facilitator is responsible for designing, organizing, and delivering structured movement-based activities tailored exclusively for adolescent students (Grades 7, 8, and 9) enrolled in the LEAP Program.

The facilitator follows up on LEAP students into activity tracks, organizes skill- and interest-based groups, coordinates schedules directly with Education coordinators and Center Directors to ensure full integration with the LEAP schedule and programming.

The facilitator’s role is to integrate basic PSS principles into recreational activities, identify potential concerns, and refer students through established referral mechanisms when identified and needed.

3. Key Responsibilities

A. Program Planning, Scheduling & LEAP Integration

Design and execute structured, age-appropriate training and physical activity sessions specifically for LEAP students in Grades 7–9.
Adapt activity plans across LEAP program transitions (shifting between SHINE summer project and ASPIRE academic period) based on the LEAP schedule, academic workloads, and evolving student needs.
Coordinate schedules and activities closely with Education Coordinators and Center Directors across all three centers to ensure seamless integration with the broader LEAP program and student timetables.
Plan and coordinate structured sports programming on days when students are off, including sourcing, managing, and booking external sports facilities or fields as required.
B. Student Registration, Grouping & Team Management
Register enrolled LEAP students and organize groups based on activity type, skill level, and individual interest.
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students.
Never engage in one-to-one activities with students in isolated settings.
Ensure appropriate supervision during all activities.
Conduct basic safety and risk assessments of external facilities before activities and ensure appropriate measures are in place regarding transportation, supervision, first aid, emergency contacts, and safe access to/from the venue.
C. Logistics, Facility Booking & Caregiver Communication
Coordinate external activities, equipment management, and all other logistical requirements for the center.
Identify, request, and maintain sports gear, kits, and equipment in coordination with center teams.
Communicate regularly with caregivers and establish relevant communication channels/groups to share schedules, updates, and coordination notices.
Maintain an updated inventory of sports equipment and ensure appropriate use, storage, maintenance, and reporting of damaged or missing items.

D. Student Safeguarding & MHPSS Integration

Maintain safe, inclusive, and protective environments adhering strictly to Child Protection and Safeguarding principles.
Ensure sports activities embody PSS principles—focusing on stress relief, peer support, self-expression, and positive behavior.
Identify students displaying signs of distress or protection concerns during sessions and refer them promptly through established internal referral pathways.
E. Monitoring, Documentation & Reporting
Maintain attendance records, activity logs, photographic documentation (where consent is provided), and submit regular progress updates to Education Coordinators and Center Directors.

4. Deliverables

Weekly and monthly activity schedules aligned with LEAP (SHINE & ASPIRE) academic calendars in coordination with Education Coordinators
External facility rental logs and operational plans for off-day activities.

5. Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in recreational activities facilitation specifically with adolescents (ages 12–15 / Grades 7–9).Practical experience in operational coordination, field/facility booking, and caregiver engagement.
Strong understanding of Child Protection, Safeguarding, and MHPSS principles in educational/NGO settings.
Excellent organizational, coordination, and scheduling skills.
Flexibility to facilitate sessions during afternoons, weekends, or student off days based on LEAP program requirements.