Recreation Supervisor

Management and Training Corporation•Joliet, IL

7d•$38,000 - $42,000

About The Position

The Recreation Supervisor directly supervises recreation aides and manages recreation and avocation programs, as well as the Student Government Association (SGA), in compliance with government and management directives. The role is based at the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, Illinois, operated by Management & Training Corporation (MTC). The supervisor oversees program operations, staff, facilities, budgets, and activities while supporting student development and center objectives.

Requirements

Post-secondary degree.
Three years of experience working with youth and young adults, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Computer proficiency.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and supervise the department’s administrative and programmatic activities.
Train staff and evaluate their performance.
Assist with departmental budget development, monitor and control expenditures, and review and recommend changes to budget authorizations.
Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for recreation and student government, and coordinate with other departments to promote center objectives.
Assess and audit the department for contractual compliance and service quality, and prepare audit and assessment reports.
Inspect facilities regularly and maintain quality standards.
Oversee recreational facilities and programs and ensure appropriate health and sanitation standards.
Develop and distribute weekly, monthly, and annual recreation and avocation plans and activity schedules.
Develop physical fitness, recreational, and social activities that support student development and the HEALS program; assist with curriculum development.
Develop and maintain personnel shift schedules to provide program coverage seven days a week.
Establish and maintain connections with community resources that provide recreational opportunities for students.
Coordinate recreation, avocation, and social activities with other centers in the region.
Log responsible activities in the MTC Student App and ensure timely responses to student registration requests.
Provide quality customer service to students, staff, and other center customers.
Participate in student employability programs and activities.
Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps Zero Tolerance Policy.
Promote Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behavior, mentoring students as needed, and monitoring positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
Maintain accountability of staff, students, and property, and adhere to safety practices.