Recreation Specialist-Lor
About The Position
Our mission is to empower America’s at-risk youth by providing the career training and life skills needed to build and sustain a brighter future. Why just go to work everyday? Why not have fun while working? Come join the fun at Loring Job Corps, Be one of the instructors for our students Leisure & Recreation Time. Creating and helping with Games, Sports, Art, Drama, Field Trips and Off Site Activities. !!! You would be directing students in leisure-time recreation activities . (Etc. Games, Sports, Field Trips and Off Site Activities.) Assist in organization of the recreational programs and trips and encourage students' participation. Orders and issues materials, supplies, films, and game equipment upon Supervisor's review and approval Develops and operates weekly game activities Assists in center sponsored trips and events Coaches teams engaged in on and off center activities Assists students in drama and other creative activities Must be able to drive company vehicles and qualify for company sponsored insurance by holding a Maine Driver’s License. All post offer candidates must complete and pass a background check and drug screen.
Requirements
- One-year experience working with youth or Associates degree.
- Must obtain and maintain lifeguard certification.
- 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.
- Experience as a coach, arts & crafts, performing arts.
- A CDL bus driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Directing students in leisure-time recreation activities
- Assist in organization of the recreational programs and trips and encourage students' participation.
- Orders and issues materials, supplies, films, and game equipment upon Supervisor's review and approval
- Develops and operates weekly game activities
- Assists in center sponsored trips and events
- Coaches teams engaged in on and off center activities
- Assists students in drama and other creative activities
- Must be able to drive company vehicles and qualify for company sponsored insurance by holding a Maine Driver’s License.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
