Recreation Supervisor - Martha K Glaze RYDC - Hampton GA (NSC)

Georgia Department of Revenue•Lovejoy, GA

About The Position

The Recreation Supervisor works under general supervision to instruct and train youth as part of an evidence-based recreation and leisure program. The program uses organized schedules and activities to teach practical skills, decision-making, physical fitness, leisure options, and social skills. The role adapts instruction to youth members’ differing needs, abilities, and interests and supports daily living habits and social routines. The supervisor plans and coordinates recreation programming for the facility population, oversees recreation staff and program compliance, ensures all youth receive daily recreation services, and maintains service records, schedules, inventories, and supply requisitions. The position also coordinates staff development, participates in hiring, and supports facility activities and accreditation related to recreation services.

Requirements

Associate degree in the area of assignment from an accredited college or university; or a vocational/technical degree in the area of assignment from an accredited college plus one year of experience in the area of assignment; or one year of experience at the lower-level Practical Instructor 1 (EDT010) or an equivalent position.
May be required to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Selected applicant will be subject to a reference check and criminal background check, where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
Experience conducting structured recreational activities intended to teach decision-making and improve physical fitness.
Experience delivering and facilitating structured leisure activities intended to teach social skills.
Experience working with youth in a secure facility.
Experience supervising lower-level staff.
Experience managing a recreation and leisure program for youth.

Responsibilities

Instruct youth through an evidence-based recreation program and conduct activities that teach decision-making, improve physical fitness, provide leisure options, and develop social skills.
Adapt instructional methods and materials to youth members’ varying needs, abilities, and interests.
Counsel and instruct youth in daily living habits and social routines.
Plan and coordinate a comprehensive recreation and leisure program for the facility population, including monthly and out-of-school schedules.
Oversee recreation staff and coordinate work assignments, priorities, and direction of Recreation Workers as applicable.
Estimate supply and inventory needs, prepare requisitions, and conduct quarterly inventories of recreation and leisure supplies.
Maintain daily records of service delivery in recreation and leisure log books.
Identify staff development and training needs and ensure training is provided.
Ensure recreation and leisure programming complies with DJJ policies and that daily service coverage is in place for all youth.
Participate in interviewing and selecting recreation staff and communicate with facility HR staff about vacancies.
Conduct rounds in dormitory and housing units to ensure youth in Isolation and Protective Custody receive required services.
Assist with PBIS events and activities when applicable.
Attend required meetings, conduct monthly recreation staff meetings, and attend facility managing team meetings as needed to support youth with special needs.
Assist with the facility accreditation process in recreation services when applicable.