COMPANY OVERVIEW

If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of young adults then Job Corps is looking for you! Job Corps is the nation’s largest residential program that provides free education and career technical training to young adults ages 16-24. We take pride in providing quality training both in and out of the classroom that prepares students for success in every aspect of their lives.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for a dynamic Recreation Specialist to join our Job Corps team. In this role, you'll be in charge of providing students with a fun, safe experience at our recreational center. Your other duties will include cleaning the area and equipment, managing the concession stand, and keeping track of inventory. To ensure success as a Recreation Specialist, you should have exceptional customer service skills and a sharp eye for detail to prevent any unsafe behavior. Ultimately, a Recreation Specialist should display excellent knowledge of management practices, and a friendly, approachable demeanor that will put guests at ease. The Recreation Specialist is expected to promotes health and wellness through overseeing the recreation activities as outlined on the approved recreation schedule. Responsible for working with Recreation team to provide students with a comprehensive and diverse recreation program. Promotes health and wellness through overseeing the recreation activities as outlined on the approved recreation schedule.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data. o Assists with the supervision of a comprehensive and diverse recreation program.
• Coordinates recreation activities with CPP and Social Development to include evening programming.
• Coordinates recreation and leadership activities/programs with Center and local community resources.
• Ensures safe practices and program compliance within prescribed safety guidelines. o Documents student participation and accountability during recreation activities.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and material and controls their use. Recommends purchase of specific equipment. Performs repairs on equipment as needed.
• Responsible for the overall appearance, condition and organization of the recreation department facilities.
• May oversee student recreation aide program. o Produces quality work/assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner. o Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards. o Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines.
• Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities.

Proactively maintains the skills required to perform job duties.

• Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.
• Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population and positively influences student behavior. Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.
• Provides timely operational support for Center operations to ensure quality programs and services. Pursues improvement in Center operations to fulfill program objectives.
• Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and contributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. Provides quality and timely information to DOL/Company when requested.
• Effectively articulates thoughts and ideas. Identifies problems, analyzes causes and evaluates appropriate solutions prior to taking or recommending actions. Follows up to ensure prompt/appropriate action is taken and that problems are in fact corrected.
• Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students.
• Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions.
• Other duties as assigned. i

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates of Arts Degree or 1-year related experience working with youth.
• Must possess a valid in-State Drivers License and meet Company insurability requirements. CDL preferred.
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping and crouching.
• Demonstrates the ability to lift 40 pounds and / or the ability to assess the lift load in order to ask for necessary assistance.