Recreation Advisor (Full-Time) (60659)
About The Position
Are you looking to launch a rewarding career helping today's youth? DVJCC is an incredible program where you can have a meaningful impact on the lives of our students while teaching them independent living and employability skills. Embark on your career with DVJCC by applying today! Delaware Valley Job Corps is an education and training center located in beautiful Callicoon, NY. We are a Center which uses student-focused programs to ensure successful training and employment placement for each individual we serve. With a capacity of 208 students, we strive to achieve excellence for each student. If you are interested in shaping the lives of our 16-24 year old students and have a passionate approach to supporting our youth through the Job Corps program then launch your career at Delaware Valley Job Corps. We are looking for exceptional employees to join our team of professionals. Responsible for working with Recreation team to provide students with a comprehensive and diverse recreation program. Promotes health and wellness through overseeing the recreation activities as outlined on the approved recreation schedule.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Must possess a valid in-State Driver’s License and meet Company insurability requirements.
- Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping and crouching.
- Demonstrates the ability to lift 40 pounds and / or the ability to assess the lift load in order to ask for necessary assistance.
Nice To Haves
- Associates of Arts Degree or 1-year related experience working with youth.
- CDL preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data.
- Assists with the supervision of a comprehensive and diverse recreation program.
- Coordinates recreation activities with CPP and Social Development to include evening programming.
- Coordinates recreation and leadership activities/programs with Center and local community resources.
- Ensures safe practices and program compliance within prescribed safety guidelines.
- Documents student participation and accountability during recreation activities.
- Maintains inventory of equipment and material and controls their use. Recommends purchase of specific equipment. Performs repairs on equipment as needed.
- Responsible for the overall appearance, condition and organization of the recreation department facilities.
- May oversee student recreation aide program.
- Produces quality work/assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner.
- Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards.
- Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines.
- Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities. Proactively maintains the skills required to perform job duties.
- Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.
- Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population and positively influences student behavior. Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.
- Provides timely operational support for Center operations to ensure quality programs and services. Pursues improvement in Center operations to fulfill program objectives.
- Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and contributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. Provides quality and timely information to DOL/Company when requested.
- Effectively articulates thoughts and ideas. Identifies problems, analyzes causes and evaluates appropriate solutions prior to taking or recommending actions. Follows up to ensure prompt/appropriate action is taken and that problems are in fact corrected.
- Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students.
- Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive wage
- 11 paid holidays a year
- Generous vacation and sick time accruals
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Voluntary benefits offered through VOYA
- Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts and/or Dependent care FSA
- 401k and Employee Stock Ownership after one year of service with employer matching
- Voluntary STD/LTD and life insurance
- FREE Employee Assistance Program including will preparation, travel assistance, and identity theft ($0 cost to employees)
- Robust Wellness Program that includes free and discounted services in addition to monetary incentives for making healthy decisions
- Discounted all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner for $2.50 per employee, per meal
- Gym and weight room available for use when students are not utilizing these areas.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
