Recreation Advisor

Management and Training Corporation•Astoria, OR

18h

About The Position

The Recreation Advisor monitors, plans, and directs students participating in center-sponsored activities on and off center. The role uses creative skills to teach healthy and enjoyable extracurricular activities. The Recreation Advisor plans and coordinates a varied recreation program, chaperones students to events, conducts activities that support student retention and meet students’ needs, and promotes positive peer leadership and role modeling through the Career Development Services System (CDSS). Activities and facilities include arts and crafts, intramural sports, a movie theater, music room, game room, billiard room, racquetball court, and outings to local activities and events. The position is part-time, 20 hours per week, with a varied schedule, and pays $17.20 per hour. It is based at the Tongue Point Job Corps Center in Astoria, Oregon.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience working with youth.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Computer proficiency.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and coordinate a diversified recreation program that attracts voluntary participation.
Chaperone students to recreation functions on and off center.
Plan and conduct activities that enhance student retention and meet students’ needs.
Participate in the Career Development Services System (CDSS) by fostering positive peer leadership and role modeling through activities on and off center.
Monitor, plan, and direct students engaged in center-sponsored activities.