Recreation Specialist / Student Government Advisor (Wednesday to Saturday 11:30am-10:30pm), Full-time, Onsite

Career Systems Development Corporation•San Jose, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time, onsite position at Job Corps in San Jose is responsible for the recreation and non-vocational activities of assigned students, who are socioeconomically disadvantaged youth aged 16-24. The role involves assisting students in adjusting to center life, providing supervision, behavior modification, counseling, and acting as a positive role model and mentor. The specialist will ensure student needs are met, maintain safety in work areas, document student progress, and adhere to all relevant policies and procedures. The position also includes organizing and supervising recreation activities both on and off center, assisting in planning activities with an emphasis on safety, and working with Student Government Association (SGA) members in operating the Student Store/Canteen and managing elections. Additionally, the role involves coordinating and promoting evening leadership programs, training, and curriculum, advising students in creating and maintaining student-run clubs, and supporting their promotion efforts. The specialist will also provide feedback to SGA members on their performance and engagement, supervise SGA-coordinated events, recruit potential SGA members, and coordinate incentive and team-building opportunities for student leaders. Attending required staff training sessions and performing other assigned duties are also part of the role.

Requirements

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

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.
Ensures that student needs are met in a timely professional manner with the highest degree of customer service in mind.
Adheres to all PRH and CSD policies and procedures, and the Center Operating Procedures.
Prepares reports and forms and documents in CIS case notes and files observations of student’s behavior, performance, notable information or events, and progress towards achieving goals and objectives.
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.
Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to students in the event of injury, illness, or emotional trauma.
May conduct required Student Committee meetings within the Department.
May provide training to students on appropriate use of equipment, such as fitness equipment.
May participate in Center HEALS program.
May present Recreation Overview to new students during CPP.
Ensures equipment and assigned work areas are clean and maintained in accordance with Center, CSD, and DOL standards, including conducting quarterly property counts, submitting property relocation requests, may serve as a property custodian, and submits maintenance requests as needed.
Organizes, conducts, and directs recreation/non-vocational activities.
Supervises student recreation/non-vocational activities on and off center
Assists in the planning and formulation of student recreation/avocational activities with special emphasis on the safety aspects of each activity.
May participate in Evening & Weekend studies programming.
Work with SGA members in operation of the Student Store/Canteen.
Involvement in the process of SCA Executive Board Members election.
Participate in the Centers HEALS programming and the year to year initiatives.
May order supplies and equipment.
Instructs assists and encourages the students’ participation in recreation/avocational equipment.
Coaches or supervises various sports activities.
May conduct water safety training and supervise swimming and watersport activities (Lifeguard Certification Required).
Can lead larger recreational trips including bus trips (CDL required).
Provide ongoing feedback to SGA members regarding performance and engagement in SGA & Leadership.
Supervise SGA coordinated/sponsored events.
Promote SGA sponsored activities and initiatives.
Recruit potential SGA members and coordinate incentive/team building opportunities for Student Government.
Coordinate and promote evening leadership programs including consistent extended training opportunities for student leaders.
Coordinate and implement monthly evening leadership curriculum.
Facilitate evening leadership class.
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.