Recreation Specialist: Part-Time Lifeguard

We are excited to have you consider joining our team at the Carl D Perkins Job Corps Center. As a Recreation Specialist, you will play a key role in creating engaging and educational experiences for our students.

About the role

The Recreation Specialist is responsible for the conduct and instruction of specific recreation activities or several closely related activities at the Job Corps Center. You will serve as an instructor, maintain equipment, and assist in planning and conducting various programs.

Responsibilities

• Direct and non-professional volunteers assisting in the instructional phase of the specified activity.
• Serve as an instructor in a specialty field of recreation as scheduled.
• Explain and demonstrate the uses of supplies and equipment, and the techniques and procedures used in the activity sessions.
• Maintain equipment and supplies necessary for classes and/or instruction.
• Exercise professional judgment and responsibility in the conduct of the specialty activities.
• Requisition necessary materials and supplies.
• Plan and conduct field trips.
• Train and supervise assigned staff and volunteers in the activities and related services.
• Use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail, and database software in performing work assignments.
• Keep records of recreational activities.
• Maintain discipline, cleanliness, and inventory control in assigned areas.
• Post schedules of monthly activities and special events.
• Submit a schedule of special activities for the upcoming month to supervisor on the last Wednesday of each month.
• Submit a list of off-center trips for the upcoming month’s calendar.
• Maintain a stocked first aid kit in assigned area.
• Assist in recruitment of volunteers and supervise and give direction to any volunteer personnel assigned to the recreation area.
• Project a positive image and participation programs.
• Chaperone and assist with necessary trips.
• Submit time sheets and other reports timely and according to center policy.
• Aid in and train student leaders according to center policy.
• Follow CDSS plan and Standards of Conduct system.
• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Maintain good housekeeping in all areas and comply with safety practices.
• Model, mentor, monitor appropriate Career Success Standards.
• Help students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
• Participate in PRH mandated staff training.

Requirements

• Associate of Arts Degree, preferably in a related field.
• Valid state driver’s license with CDL.
• Life guard certificate preferred.

Qualifications and Experience

• Ability to exercise professional judgment and responsibility in the conduct of the specialty activities.
• Ability to maintain discipline, cleanliness, and inventory control in assigned areas.
• Ability to post schedules of monthly activities and special events.
• Ability to maintain a stocked first aid kit in assigned area.
• Ability to assist in recruitment of volunteers and supervise and give direction to any volunteer personnel assigned to the recreation area.
• Ability to project a positive image and participation programs.
• Ability to chaperone and assist with necessary trips.
• Ability to submit time sheets and other reports timely and according to center policy.
• Ability to aid in and train student leaders according to center policy.
• Ability to follow CDSS plan and Standards of Conduct system.
• Ability to comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good housekeeping in all areas and comply with safety practices.
• Ability to model, mentor, monitor appropriate Career Success Standards.
• Ability to help students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
• Ability to participate in PRH mandated staff training.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Our goal is to provide a supportive and inclusive work environment where you can thrive and grow.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and designed to accommodate your needs while supporting the operational requirements of the Job Corps Center.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.