Recreation Aide

Wage Range – $21 per hour. Full-time schedule.

Benefits

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

About the role

You’ll report to the supervisor, recreation. Responsible for monitoring and directing students engaged in center-sponsored recreational activities on- and off-center in compliance with government and management directives.

Responsibilities

• Assist the supervisor, recreation in planning, implementing and coordinating a comprehensive and diversified program which will attract voluntary participation.
• Organize and supervise student participation in a variety of recreation activities.
• Conduct and coordinate recreation activities.
• Chaperone students to center recreation functions.
• Assist with transporting students and/or staff via company vehicle to activities and/or events.
• Operate and maintain music systems and related equipment.
• Conduct activities for career preparation students that enhance student retention.
• Conduct activities with other departments on center to offer a variety of activities that meet the needs of all students.
• Conduct PE classes.
• Assist in the evaluation of DVD/video offerings through student input and personal evaluation and make recommendations as necessary.
• Participate in Career Development Services System (CDSS) by creating positive peer leadership and role modeling techniques through activities on and off center.
• Complete 100% of all required training as this impacts performance evaluation.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area that models high standards for a work environment.
• Provide positive, quality customer services 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 both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
• Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned within capabilities as determined by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year recreation experience or verified voluntary experience.
• Lifeguard Certificate required, and must obtain CPR within 30 days of employment.
• Experience with youth.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and computer proficiency.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record unless waived by management.