Recreational Facilitator

Boys & Girls Club•San Juan, PR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide an educational experience combined with the physical development of participants through sports, and recreational activities that take place inside and outside the Club. Develop sports and recreational events and tournaments, excursions and cultural activities, among others, aimed at promoting education, healthy coexistence, character development and leadership. Promote safety and positive discipline in classrooms and recreational spaces and integration of the organization.

Requirements

University credits or bachelor’s degree in physical education or Recreation and Sports from an accredited university.
One (1) year of experience working with children and young people.
Be enthusiastic about the sport you are training.
Know how to motivate and encourage.
Have good observation skills, so that you can later have useful information about performance.
Be a good communicator and enjoy working closely with other people.
Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing personal and customer services.
Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
Provide personal assistance, medical care, emotional support, or other personal care to others, such as co-workers, clients, or patients.
Acting for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers and receiving clients or guests.
Identify the educational needs of others, develop formal educational or training programs or classes, and teach or instruct others.
Ability to use common office equipment such as computers, facsimiles, printers, calculators, etc.
You are frequently required to drive motor vehicles.

Responsibilities

Develop and facilitate fun and creative education and recreation activities, sports practices, competitive programs, game sessions, athletic events and experiences to educate about mental, nutritional and physical health.
Evaluate the performance of participants and teams and modify activities as necessary.
Maintain equipment, materials and work environment in excellent conditions.
Direct sporting, recreational and educational activities to maintain standards of play and ensure that rules of the game and safety regulations are observed.
Create a sense of belonging in participants by providing formal and informal recognition, serving as a mediator in conflicts between participants and maintaining group cohesion.
Set high expectations and provide new opportunities based on participant interest.
Participate and collaborate in all Club and organizational activities.
Present a professional appearance and attitude at all times and maintain a high level of customer service
Establish positive, supportive relationships with participants, providing a safe and positive environment.
Offer mentoring and/or refers participants for possible case management.
Performs any other duties assigned by your immediate supervisor.