Recreation Supervisor

About the Role

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Our program is located at the Laredo Job Corps Center, 1701 Island Street, Laredo, TX 78041.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation and direction of the recreation/non-vocational program and assigned staff.
• Supervise all recreation programs staff, ensuring that students receive instruction in safety aspects of all activities, such as water safety and athletic field safety.
• Conduct in-service staff training sessions as needed.
• Formulate and recommend new or revised recreation/non-vocational and leisure-learning activities to the Social Development Director.
• Maintain ongoing community contacts with directors of recreational facilities to create a favorable impression, develop rapport, and increase recreational and social opportunities for students.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Three (3) years of experience in supervising recreation/non-vocational programs, including athletics, sports, arts and crafts, music, and drama preferred.
• Experience working with disadvantaged youth preferred.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record preferred.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 19 days of paid time off the first year.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability.
• Group term life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary term life insurance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• PTO Exchange.

Pay

Salary rate: $43,000 - $43,888.