Recreation Supervisor - Metro RYDC - Atlanta GA (NSC)
About The Position
The Recreation Supervisor works under general supervision to instruct youth in an evidence-based recreation and leisure program. The program includes organized activities and practical instruction designed to teach decision-making and social skills, improve physical fitness, and provide leisure options. The supervisor plans and coordinates programming for the facility population, adapts instruction to youths’ needs and abilities, and ensures services are delivered in accordance with Department of Juvenile Justice policies. The role also oversees recreation staff, supplies, schedules, training, records, and program compliance.
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 Practical Instructor 1 (EDT010) level or equivalent.
- May be required to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- The selected applicant is subject to reference and criminal background checks, where applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
- Experience conducting structured recreational activities to teach decision-making and improve physical fitness.
- Experience delivering and facilitating structured leisure activities 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 in an evidence-based recreation program and lead activities that teach decision-making, improve physical fitness, offer leisure options, and develop social skills.
- Plan and coordinate a comprehensive recreation and leisure program, including monthly and out-of-school activity schedules.
- Adapt instructional methods and materials to youths’ varying needs, abilities, and interests.
- Counsel and instruct youth in daily living habits and social routines.
- Oversee and supervise part-time recreation workers; coordinate assignments, priorities, and work direction where applicable.
- Identify staff development and training needs and ensure training is provided.
- Estimate material and inventory needs, including costs; prepare requisitions for supplies and conduct quarterly inventories.
- Maintain daily service-delivery records in recreation and leisure logbooks.
- Ensure the recreation program complies with DJJ policies and that daily coverage is available to all youth.
- Participate in recreation staff interviews and selection, and communicate vacancies to facility HR staff.
- 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 facility accreditation in recreation services when applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
