Recreation Aide

Pay

$18.00 per hour

Schedule

Full Time

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Career advancement opportunities

About the role

MTC operates the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL, where staff provide quality services to local youth. The position involves monitoring and directing students engaged in center‑sponsored recreational activities, both on‑ and off‑site, in compliance with government and management directives.

Responsibilities

• Assist the supervisor, recreation in planning, implementing, and coordinating a comprehensive and diversified program that attracts voluntary participation.
• Organize and supervise student participation in a variety of recreation/avocation activities and extended‑day learning activities.
• Conduct recreation and avocation classes and activities.
• Chaperone students to center recreation functions.
• Assist in developing new enrollee recreation activities and plans.
• Conduct intergroup recreation activities as part of the diversity program.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment by performing daily cleaning duties.
• Distribute mail daily to students.
• Provide positive, quality customer service to students, staff, and other center customers.
• Participate in student employability programs and activities.
• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy.
• Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary, and monitoring behaviors through interventions.
• Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required); one year experience preferred.
• Computer proficiency (required).
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.