Sports & Recreation Specialist (61536)
About The Position
Are you an upbeat, caring individual that's looking for meaning in their work? Do you find it rewarding to help people achieve their goals with your guidance and support? Are you passionate about sports and physical fitness? Do you want to work for a company that regularly promotes from within? We have just the job for you! As our student population continues to grow, we need more exceptional people like you to come work on our Recreation team. WHY WORK FOR US? -Highly competitive pay and exceptional health benefits -Onsite cafeteria with affordable prepared food options designed and cooked by our talented culinary students and staff -Fully equipped gymnasium with basketball hoops -State-of-the-art workout room with free weights, treadmills, and nautilus equipment -A beautiful 22-acre campus, ideal for lunchtime walks -Located less than 10 minutes from the highway -Courteous, team-oriented, diverse staff and student body WHAT IS EXETER JOB CORPS ACADEMY? We support the Job Corps program’s mission to teach eligible young people the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in meaningful jobs or further education. Our center specializes in Culinary Arts, Welding, Electronics Engineering, and Patient Care. EMPLOYMENT AT EXETER JOB CORPS Employment at Exeter Job Corps is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, employment verification, education verification, professional reference check and motor vehicle record check. The Recreation Advisor is responsible for providing students with a comprehensive and diverse recreation program. Promotes health and wellness through overseeing the recreation activities as outlined on the approved recreation schedule. Here is the schedule for this position: SAT-SUN 10am-7pm / MON 1pm-10pm / TUE-WED 2pm-11pm / THU-FRI OFF Assists with the supervision of a comprehensive and diverse recreation program Coordinates recreation activities with Career Preparation Period and Social Development staff to include evening programming Coordinates recreation and leadership activities/programs with Center and local community resources Ensures safe practices and program compliance within prescribed safety guidelines Documents student participation and accountability during recreation activities Maintains inventory of equipment and material and controls their use. Recommends purchase of specific equipment Responsible for the overall appearance, condition and organization of the recreation department facilities Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associates of Arts Degree preferred
- 1 year related experience working with youth
- Must possess a valid in-State Driver’s License and meet Company insurability requirements as this position requires frequent student transport
- Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping and crouching
- Demonstrates the ability to lift 40 pounds and / or the ability to assess the lift load in order to ask for necessary assistance
Responsibilities
- Assists with the supervision of a comprehensive and diverse recreation program
- Coordinates recreation activities with Career Preparation Period and Social Development staff to include evening programming
- Coordinates recreation and leadership activities/programs with Center and local community resources
- Ensures safe practices and program compliance within prescribed safety guidelines
- Documents student participation and accountability during recreation activities
- Maintains inventory of equipment and material and controls their use.
- Recommends purchase of specific equipment
- Responsible for the overall appearance, condition and organization of the recreation department facilities
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Highly competitive pay and exceptional health benefits
- Onsite cafeteria with affordable prepared food options designed and cooked by our talented culinary students and staff
- Fully equipped gymnasium with basketball hoops
- State-of-the-art workout room with free weights, treadmills, and nautilus equipment
- A beautiful 22-acre campus, ideal for lunchtime walks
- Located less than 10 minutes from the highway
- Courteous, team-oriented, diverse staff and student body
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
