Recreation Assistant

Strategix Management LLC • San Bernardino, 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 will also transport students to recreational events using center vehicles as needed and maintain accountability of students during these events, enforcing behavioral expectations. Additionally, the Recreation Assistant provides direct service and support to Job Corps students with and without disabilities, oversees the student store/canteen, and monitors inventory and sales records. The position includes developing and operating weekday and weekend game activities, coaching teams, and providing opportunities for students in the creative arts. The assistant is expected to adhere to safety practices, participate in department meetings, and promote 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

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees