What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Specialist position at Youth Enrichment Services?
Description
The Recreation Specialist is responsible for developing, conducting, and supervising/chaperoning a wide variety of leisure-time activities for all students. Must be available evenings and weekends.
Job Description
Key Competencies
Effective Communication
The Recreation Specialist is responsible for developing, conducting, and supervising/chaperoning a wide variety of leisure-time activities for all students. Must be available evenings and weekends.
Job Description
- Support planning, organizing, and carrying out the department’s recreational services.
- Teach students how to use equipment and follow proper techniques during activities.
- Professionally lead activities and ensure they are run safely and smoothly.
- Manage a diverse schedule of recreation programs, including arts & crafts, movies, weight room, intramurals, etc).
- Request supplies needed and recommend vendors.
- Keep accurate daily attendance records for all assigned activities.
- Maintain discipline, cleanliness, and proper inventory in assigned areas.
- Post monthly activity schedules and submit upcoming activity plans by the required deadline.
- Provide monthly lists of off-center cultural trips for the center calendar.
- Keep a visible, stocked first aid kit and maintain all recreation equipment.
- Assist in the recruitment and supervision of volunteers.
- Promote a positive environment and encourage student engagement.
- Chaperone off-Center trips.
- Timely submit timesheets and required reports.
- Train and support student leaders.
- Follow CDSS, Code of Conduct, and all DOL, OFCCP, PRH, Bizzell, and Center policies.
- Maintain proper property control, housekeeping standards, and safety practices.
- Model Bizzell values, Career Success Standards, and reinforce employability skills.
- Participate in all required training.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Key Competencies
Effective Communication
- Communicate clearly and ensure understanding.
- Strong written and verbal skills for explaining information and ideas.
- Use professional body language and actively listen.
- Able to manage multiple tasks and projects with strong decision-making and flexibility.
- Use effective time management, prioritization, and organization.
- Produce accurate, high-quality work with attention to detail.
- Continuously seeks ways to improve services and grow professionally.
- Demonstrate professional and respectful interactions, and follow Healthy Workplace policies.
- Work well as part of a team and build positive relationships.
- Ability to perform all essential job duties effectively.
- Proficient in advanced Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).
- Basic computer skills (email, internet, Adobe Acrobat).
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities.
- Knowledge of recreation programs, sports, games, and arts & crafts.
- 1-2 years of related experience and/or training required.
- At least one year working with youth or young adults.
- Associate degree, preferably in a related field.
- Valid State Driver’s License
- CDL Class B with passenger endorsement preferred
- Lifeguard certificate preferred