Recreation Advisor (FT) (63671)

Description NOW HIRING: Recreation Advisors Glenmont Job Corps Center | Turn Fun, Creativity & Connection Into a Career That Makes a Difference! Are you energetic, creative, and great at getting people involved? Do you enjoy sports, games, fitness, arts and crafts, events, music, tournaments, group activities, or simply creating experiences people actually want to participate in? Glenmont Job Corps Center is looking for motivated and enthusiastic Recreation Advisors to join our team! As a Recreation Advisor, you'll help create the part of Job Corps that students look forward to after classes and career training are finished for the day. You'll plan and lead activities, supervise recreation spaces, encourage students to participate, and help create a positive environment where young adults can have fun, build friendships, stay active, discover new interests, and develop confidence. Think of this role as part activity coordinator, part mentor, part coach, and part student-life leader. Full-Time | 40 Hours Per Week We currently have the following schedule options: Schedule Option 1 Wednesday-Friday: 3:00 PM-12:00 AM Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM-7:00 PM Monday & Tuesday: OFF Schedule Option 2 Wednesday-Sunday: 3:00 PM-12:00 AM Monday & Tuesday: OFF Please note: This position includes evening and weekend hours because those are some of the most important recreation times for our students. What Does a Recreation Advisor Actually Do? Our students spend much of their day in academics and career training. When the school day ends, student life doesn't. That's where Recreation comes in. You'll help provide students with a variety of activities that encourage fun, fitness, creativity, teamwork, social interaction, leadership, and healthy ways to spend their free time. And we don't want recreation to feel like the same activity every day. We want you to bring ideas! Depending on available resources and approved programming, recreation could include things like: Basketball, volleyball, and other sports Game nights and tournaments Arts, crafts, and creative projects Karaoke and talent activities Board games, chess, and competitions Fitness and wellness activities Movie or themed nights Holiday and special events Music-related activities Student competitions and challenges Outdoor recreation Team-building activities Student clubs and interest-based activities Your goal is to help make recreation something students want to participate in. You'll Help Create the Student Experience Being a Recreation Advisor isn't simply about handing students a basketball or opening the game room. You'll help plan, organize, promote, supervise, and participate in activities. You may: Plan activities Help create a recreation calendar that offers students different things to do throughout the week. Lead programsOrganize games, tournaments, fitness activities, creative programs, and special events. Encourage participationGet students excited about upcoming activities and encourage students who may be hesitant to join. Supervise studentsMaintain appropriate supervision while helping students enjoy themselves safely. Bring new ideasSuggest activities based on student interests and help keep programming fresh and engaging. Use community resourcesHelp coordinate recreation and leadership opportunities with local organizations and resources when appropriate. You're Also a Mentor Sometimes the most meaningful conversations with students don't happen behind a desk. They happen while you're shooting basketball. Setting up an event. Playing a board game. Helping with an art project. Or talking after a student has had a difficult day. As a Recreation Advisor, you'll have opportunities to build positive professional relationships with students while helping them develop: Confidence Teamwork Communication skills Leadership Respect for others Accountability Healthy coping skills Positive habits You'll encourage students while also maintaining appropriate bou