Recreation Assistant

Strategix Management • Barstow Heights, CA

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About The Position

The Recreation Assistant organizes, conducts, and supervises recreation and leisure time activities. This role involves assisting Job Corps students to actively engage in a variety of recreation activities, field trips, sports programs, and leadership initiatives while maintaining a safe, engaging, and positive environment. The assistant is responsible for transporting students to recreational events, maintaining accountability during these events, and providing direct service and support to students with and without disabilities. Additional responsibilities include overseeing the student store/canteen, monitoring inventory, ordering materials, and developing game activities. The assistant will also coach teams, provide opportunities in the creative arts, and adhere to safety practices while promoting a harassment-free environment.

Requirements

• Associate of arts degree or one year of related experience working with youth.
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of conflict-resolution skills.
• Effective relationship-building skills with students and staff.
• Information technology proficiency including MS Office.
• Unless waived by management, a valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record is required.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary degree and one year of experience in a recreational and/or sports program with a community-based organization, school, or similar environment.
• Certified lifeguard.

Responsibilities

• Assist Job Corps students to actively engage in a variety of recreation activities, field trips, sports programs, and leadership initiatives.
• Maintain a safe, engaging, and positive environment.
• Transport students to recreational events using center vehicles as needed.
• Maintain accountability of students during recreational events and enforce behavioral expectations.
• Provide direct service and support to Job Corps students with and without disabilities.
• Oversee the student store/canteen. Monitor inventory and maintain accurate records of sales and expenses.
• Order and issue materials, supplies, films, and game equipment.
• Develop and operate weekday and weekend game activities.
• Assist in center sponsored trips and events.
• Coach teams engaged in center-sponsored activities on- and off-center.
• Utilize GSA vehicles to transport students to off-site learning and employment opportunities, appointments, and as needed for retrievals and other center-related needs.
• Provide opportunities for students in the creative arts.
• Maintain accountability of staff, students, and property and adhere to safety practices.
• Participate in department meetings and all mandated PRH and Strategix training.
• Promote a harassment-free environment.
• Utilize information systems and handle student data in strict adherence to Job Corps and Strategix policies to protect student's personally identifiable information (PII) and reduce network security threats.
• Adhere to and model Strategix servant leadership culture values.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees