What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Leader 1-063137 position at Wayne County Michigan?
The Recreation Leader 1 is responsible for recreational activities at the Juvenile Detention Facility. The Recreation Leader 1 promotes and supervises activities such as sports, organized games, special projects, events, crafts and entertainment, while ensuring the safety and interest of the youth. The Recreation Leader 1 provides direct care assistance and performs other related duties within the Operations Department, as needed.
Required Tasks
Required Tasks
- Schedule, supervise, and implement recreational programs for youth residents.
- Manage recreational programs.
- Oversee a variety of special projects and events, crafts and entertainment.
- Responsible for ensuring youth safety during sports and group activities.
- Ensure recreational activities as established by the state of Michigan licensing regulation.
- Responsible for the supervision and custodial care of a group of youths participating in Wayne County activities as part of the Juvenile Detention Facility (JDF) program.
- Responsible for the oversight of the behavior management system and merit distribution.
- Participate in the care and wellbeing of residents.
- Supervise and instruct youth in activities.
- Cooperate with the Family Independence Agency and internal investigations regarding activities within the JDF.
- Perform other duties related to the job description, as assigned.
- Associates degree OR equivalent credit hours in Recreation, Physical Education, or related field.
- One (1) year post-degree professional experience organizing and monitoring recreational activities of youth 18 years of age and younger.
- Applicants must receive clearance to work in a childcaring institution via the Children's Protective Services History Review and Central Registry review. Candidates that have lived outside of the State of Michigan must provide clearance from that State.