Recreation Aide/SGA Advisor

Career Systems Development Corporation • Springdale, OR

45d

About The Position

Job Summary: Responsible for the recreation/non-vocational activities of assigned students. Schedule: Saturday - Wednesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Requirements

• Minimum: Associates degree or one-year related experience working with youth.
• Must obtain and maintain current CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Must possess a valid State driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain a CDL within 6 months of DOH.
• Knowledge of various recreation/avocation activities.
• Ability to effectively relate to student population.
• Ability to motivate students.
• High energy level; enthusiastic.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree. Must obtain and maintain lifeguard certification. A CDL bus driver’s license. Experience as a coach, arts & crafts, performing arts.

Responsibilities

• Assists students in adjusting to Center life to enhance student retention by providing supervision, behavior modification, counseling, and by acting as a positive role model and mentor.
• Conducts daily checks of assigned work area to ensure the Safety of all students. Documents and reports on all Facility / Safety related issues.
• Adheres to all Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH) and Career Systems Development (CSD) policies and procedures, and the Center Operating Procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality but reports significant events or situations immediately through approved channels to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of students and staff, and to ensure that required reporting occurs, and that students receive emergency services as needed.
• Organizes, conducts, directs and supervises recreation/non-vocational activities.
• Work with Student Government Association (SGA) members in operation of the Student Store.
• Involvement in the process of SGA Executive Board Members election.
• Instructs assists and encourages the students’ participation in recreation/avocational equipment.
• May conduct water safety training and supervise swimming and watersport activities (Lifeguard Certification Required).
• Provide ongoing feedback to SGA members regarding performance and engagement in SGA & Leadership.
• Coordinate and promote evening leadership programs including consistent extended training opportunities for student leaders.
• Liaison with outside partners & center staff to coordinate guest speakers for extended leadership training.
• Advise trainees in creating and maintaining student-run clubs.
• Support students in promotion of evening clubs.
• Attends required staff training sessions as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree