Blue Ridge Job Corps Recreation Specialist

Serrato Corporation • Marion, VA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for developing, conducting, and supervising/chaperoning a wide variety of leisure-time activities for all students. This role assists with planning, organizing, and carrying out the department's total recreational services. The specialist will explain and demonstrate the uses of supplies and equipment, and the techniques and procedures for activity sessions, exercising professional judgment and responsibility. The position involves administering a well-rounded program of diversified activities in the assigned recreation component, maintaining daily attendance records, discipline, cleanliness, and inventory control. The specialist will also post schedules, submit activity plans, chaperone off-Center trips, manage funds for trips, and assist with training student leaders.

Requirements

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel.
• Computer literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
• High level of communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of recreation activities, games, sports, arts and crafts etc....
• Minimum of one to two years related experience and/or training.
• One-year related experience working with youth and young adults
• Associate of Arts Degree
• Valid State Driver's License
• Valid Commercial Driver's License Class B CDL with passenger endorsements.

Nice To Haves

• Associate of Arts Degree in a related field.
• Lifeguard certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with work involved in planning, organizing, and carrying out department's total recreational services.
• Explains and demonstrates the uses of supplies and equipment, and the techniques and procedures used in the activity sessions.
• Exercises professional judgement and responsibility in the conduct of the specialty activities.
• Administers a well-rounded program of diversified activities in the assigned recreation component.
• Submits all supply needs, giving suggested source of supply to supervisor.
• Keeps a daily record of attendance in the assigned recreational activities, arts and crafts, movie, weight room, intramurals, etc.
• Maintains discipline, cleanliness and inventory control in assigned areas.
• Posts schedules of monthly activities and special events.
• Submits a schedule of special activities for the upcoming month to supervisor on the last Wednesday of each month.
• Submits list of monthly off-Center cultural activities and other events, which will be placed on the upcoming month's calendar of off-Center trips.
• Maintains a stocked first aid kit in assigned area where it is clearly visible and accessible.
• Maintains recreational equipment.
• Assists in recruitment of volunteers and supervises and gives direction to any volunteer personnel assigned to the recreation area.
• Projects a positive self-image and encourages enthusiastic participation in recreation programs.
• Chaperones and directs off-Center trips and ensures necessary funds are available for the trips.
• Submits time sheets and other reports timely and according to Center policy.
• Assists with and trains student leaders according to Center policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Short Term / Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.
• Health care insurance available (medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, HSA, and FSA)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Counseling Service Programs Available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees