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Recreation Specialist

Dynamic Educational Systems, Inc.
Dayton, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/12/2026
Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Recreation Manager

Shifts Available

  • 2nd Shift: 3p-12p
  • Weekends required
  • Must possess an active drivers license

Pay: $17.20/hr.

About Dayton Job Corps

Job Corps’ national mission is to educate and train highly motivated young people, ages 16-24, for successful careers in the nation’s fastest-growing industries. Here at Dayton Job Corps Center, we support their mission by teaching eligible young people, the skills they need to become employable and independent, and place them in meaningful jobs or further education. Students here have access to room and board while they learn skills in specific training areas for up to three years. The program helps them to complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, provides transitional support services, and assists them with obtaining employment. Job Corps graduates either enter the workforce or an apprenticeship, go on to higher education, or join the military.

Purpose: to the Recreation Supervisor. Responsible for carrying out specialty programs, such as performing arts and other clubs, athletic and other teams, and general recreation activities, in compliance with government, corporate, and management directives

Your Responsibilities

  • Assists the Recreation Supervisor in planning, implementing, and coordinating a comprehensive and diversified program that will attract voluntary participation.
  • Organizes and supervises student participation in a variety of recreation and vocation activities.
  • Conducts recreation classes.
  • Chaperones students during off-center recreation activities.
  • Coordinates the new enrollee recreation orientation and RAP programs.
  • Works with the Wellness Manager in implementing the weight-improvement program.
  • Assists with the center’s creative arts programs.
  • Instructs in a variety ofspecialty activities (e.g., drama, dance, music) and the clubs program.
  • Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate employability skills, including personal responsibility and computer fluency.
  • Adheres to safety practices in all recreational activities, including water sports.
  • Models, mentors, and monitors the positive normative culture of the center.
  • Acts as a responsible custodian for the assigned center property.
  • Reports violations of ethical behavior.
  • Suggests opportunities for continuous operational improvement and reduction of waste.
  • Identifies and reports environmental health and safety concerns.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or GED

Experience: Two years of experience in recreation or physical education and in working with youth.

Skills/Abilities

  • Current CPR, First Aid, and water safety certifications
  • Ability to promote the Career Success Standards (CSS) by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students when necessary, and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Computer proficiency

Minimum Eligibility Qualifications:

  • A valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record is required
  • I-9 documentation required to verify authorization to work in the United States
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check Additional Information

This job description is not a comprehensive listing of all duties or responsibilities that are required for this position and may be updated. In the event of change of duties, the employee will be notified.

Living Dynamic

We believe that every role matters and that every customer, both internal and external, should feel empowered to be the best that they can be. Dynamic Workforce Solutions is a place where passion meets purpose and results in excellence.

Diversity is at the heart of our business. It is key to our people’s passion for serving individuals and communities who seek to build a stronger workforce. We strive to create a work environment that provides all our team members with equal access to information, development, and opportunity. Furthermore, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is deeply rooted in the values instilled by our Four Cornerstones and commitment to Extreme Customer Service. We recognize that differences in age, race, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, physical ability, thinking style and background bring richness to our work environments. Such differences help us connect better with the workforce development needs of people we serve in our communities. We believe that attracting, developing, and retaining a base of employees that reflects the diversity of our customers is essential to our success.

Experience Extreme Customer Service

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dynamic Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer/program and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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