Job Description

The Recreation Specialist position provides support for a U.S Department of Labor Job Corps contractor. The Job Corps program is a federally-funded residential training program. The mission of Job Corps is to provide career-ready technical and basic skills (academic) training and job placement assistance to program eligible youth ages 16-24. Summary of Duties: Responsible for monitoring and directing students engaged in center-sponsored recreational activities. Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Assists students in adjusting to Center life by providing supervision and acting as a mentor.
• Provides new and creative ideas to use for recreational activities.
• Organizes and supervises students\xe2\x80\x99 participation in a variety of recreation activities.
• Promotes recreational activities and continuing education.
• Coordinates and participates in recreational activities that promote independent living, continuing education, good sportsmanship, teamwork and continuous learning.
• Facilitates recreational classes and activities.
• Chaperones students to Center recreation functions.
• Plans physical education program to promote development of student\'s physical attributes and social skills.
• Adapts recreation programs, teaches individual and team sports to students, utilizing knowledge of sports techniques and of physical capabilities of students.
• Plans, organizes, and supervises recreation, athletics, and special activities including games, sports, hiking, cultural events, dances, talent shows, and other leisure-time activities.

• Associate of Arts degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
  • OR
• One year of related experience working with youth.

• Valid state driver\'s license
• CDL license preferred.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check