Blue Ridge Job Corps Recreation Supervisor

About the Role

Responsible for the supervision of staff and students to ensure a safe and secure operation of activities in the recreation area and supervises code of conduct in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the behavior management system. Must be available evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and operates a Center-wide diversified recreation program.
• Develop and implement programs to promote productive and socially acceptable use of leisure time.
• Assist students in understanding and developing lifelong leisure time skills and habits.
• Implement programs that build students' self-esteem by developing teamwork, good sports conduct, and other positive social behaviors.
• Promote lifelong health through physical activity and exercise.
• Monitors activities for individuals and groups, including tournament competition and varsity and intramural competition for athletic-minded students.
• Provides oversight of plans for recreation activities for students not participating in athletic events.
• Develop and maintain a calendar of recreational activities and events, distributing the schedule to students in advance.
• Supervises the development of instructional programs to teach students new skills and improve existing ones.
• Monitors the scheduling and development of various clubs, special interest groups, and individual activities for disabled students.
• Ensure all water-related activities are supervised by certified lifeguards, enforce the buddy system in swimming activities, and require personal flotation devices in boating activities.
• Seek gainful leisure time employment opportunities for students, ensuring they do not interfere with training activities.
• Approves requisitions for recreational equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Oversees the maintenance of recreational equipment, both indoor and outdoor.
• Works cooperatively with the entire Center staff to solve students' problems.
• Ensures contacts with outside sources for recreational activities are maintained.
• Serves as the Center's source of information for recreational activities, ensuring continuous outgoing development of materials and knowledge.
• Provides media, bulletin boards, and memoranda to inform students and staff about programs.
• Interviews students and conducts quarterly surveys to determine suitable recreational activities.
• Creates a safe and secure environment for students and staff.
• Submits required reports to the appropriate department head.
• Submits time sheets and other paperwork timely and according to center policy.
• Assists and trains student leaders per center policy, working closely with the SGA program.
• Assists in the management and operation of the student café.
• Recognizes and reinforces positive behavior with staff and students.
• Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
• Demonstrates and abides by Serrato Corporation's core values and operating principles.
• Models, mentors, and monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
• Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
• Evaluates personnel and makes recommendations regarding disciplinary actions, promotions, and merit increases.
• Assists the Center Director in meeting the goals and objectives of the Center.
• Participates in PRH mandated staff training.
• Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), Serrato policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Performance Standards/Results

• Effective Communication: Presents information clearly and concisely, confirms correct interpretation, and demonstrates high communication skills, professional non-verbal body language, and active listening.
• Organization of Work: Handles multiple projects with decision-making, flexibility, problem-solving, time management, task allocation, and attention to detail.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills, abides by the Healthy Workplace Environment Policy, and acts as a team player.
• Leadership & Management: Manages and leads diverse staff, invests in staff development, and provides coaching and feedback.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) and basic computer functions.
• High level of leadership, management, creativity, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Experience

Minimum two years working with youth or related experience, including supervisory experience.

Education

Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university in a related field.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Driver's License; must obtain a Class B CDL Driver's License within 60 days of employment.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally required to sit, use hands and fingers, taste, and smell. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision capabilities include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Noise level varies from moderate to loud.

Benefits

• Paid Short Term / Long Term Disability and basic life insurance.
• Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, HSA, and FSA)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401K & 401K Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Counseling Service Program