Supervisor, Recreation

MTC Corrections•Joliet, IL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

MTC is proud to operate the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL where our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and we want YOU to join our team! The Supervisor, Recreation directly supervises recreation aides and is responsible for the management of well-rounded recreation, avocation programs, and the Student Government Association (SGA) in compliance with government and management directives.

Requirements

Post-secondary degree and three years’ experience working with youth and young adults, one of which should be in a supervisory capacity
Excellent written and verbal communications skills and computer proficiency required
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

Directly supervises the recreation aides.
Responsible for the management of well-rounded recreation, avocation programs, and the Student Government Association (SGA) in compliance with government and management directives.
Plan, coordinate and supervise the administrative and programmatic activities of the department
Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance
Assist with the development of the departmental budget; monitor and control expenditures; review and recommend changes to budget authorizations
Assist with the development and implement new and revised policies and procedures affecting recreation and student government; coordinate with other departments to promote center objectives
Regularly assess and audit department for contractual compliance and quality of services to students; prepare audit and assessment reports
Regularly inspect facility; maintain quality standards
Oversee operation of all recreational facilities and programs; ensure proper health and sanitation standards are maintained
Develop and distribute weekly, monthly and annual recreational and avocational plans and schedules of activities
Develop physical fitness, recreational and social activities to comply with and support overall goals for student development and the HEALS program.
Assist with the development of curricula
Develop and maintain personnel shift schedules for programmatic coverage seven days a week
Establish and maintain linkages with community resources providing recreational opportunities for students
Coordinate recreation, avocation, and social activities with other centers in the region
Log responsible activities into the MTC Student App and ensure timely responses to student requests to register
Provide positive, quality customer services 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 the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
Maintain accountability of staff, students and property; adhere to safety practices.