Child Life Activity Tech

Requisition #:658868 Location:Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Category:Allied Health/Clinical Professional Schedule:Day Shift Employment Type:Full TimeWhat Awaits YouOpportunities for Career Growth – Build a meaningful career with access to professional development, mentorship, and advancement pathways.Collaborative and Inclusive Environment – Work alongside a diverse team of professionals who value mutual respect, innovation, and teamwork.Comprehensive Benefits Package – Take advantage of a competitive and affordable benefits program that supports your health, financial security, and overall well-being.Position SummaryThe Child Life Activity Tech supports the emotional and developmental needs of pediatric patients by providing therapeutic, age-appropriate activities in a safe, engaging environment. This role helps patients and families cope with hospitalization through play, creative expression, and normalization. The Tech also oversees volunteer and Pet Therapy programs, coordinates community events, and ensures high standards of safety, infection prevention, and customer service. Strong communication, creativity, organization, and teamwork skills are essential.Key AccountabilitiesMaintain a safe, welcoming Activity Center; monitor visitors for safety and infection control compliance. Organize and maintain materials and décor that encourage therapeutic play for patients and families. Lead recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteers and Pet Therapy participants. Coordinate and oversee safe, engaging community events for patients and families. Support Project SEARCH interns and ensure adherence to Activity Center standards. Provide bedside activities to promote normalization, diversion, and coping. Collaborate with the healthcare team to integrate child life goals into care plans. Document participation and maintain records for safety and quality assurance. QualificationsAssociate’s degree in Child Development, Family Studies, Education, Psychology, or related field; OR High school diploma/GED plus relevant coursework, training, or 5 years’ pediatric experience. Ability to assess and respond to the developmental needs of children in a healthcare setting. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and coping skills in emotionally demanding environments. Salary Range: Minimum /hour - Maximum /hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.Apply