Recreation Specialist

Job Summary

Responsible for developing, conducting, and supervising/chaperoning a wide variety of leisure-time activities for all students.

• Assists with work involved in planning, organizing, and carrying out department’s total recreational services.
• Administers a well‑rounded program of diversified activities in the assigned recreation component.
• Submits all supply needs, i.e. equipment and maintenance, giving suggested source of supply to supervisor.
• Keeps a daily record of attendance in the assigned recreational activities, arts and crafts, movie, weight room, intramurals, etc.
• Maintains discipline, cleanliness and inventory control in assigned areas.
• Posts schedules of monthly activities and special events.
• Submits a schedule of special activities for the upcoming month to supervisor on the last Wednesday of each month.
• Submits list of monthly off‑Center cultural activities and other events, which will be placed on the upcoming month’s calendar of off‑Center trips.
• Maintains a stocked first aid kit in assigned area where it is clearly visible and accessible.
• Assists in recruitment of volunteers and supervises and gives direction to any volunteer personnel assigned to the recreation area.
• Projects a positive self‑image and encourages enthusiastic participation in recreation programs.
• Chaperones and directs off‑Center trips and ensures necessary funds are available for the trips.
• Follows the CDSS/CSS/BMS plans and procedures daily.
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
• Adheres to required property controls policies and procedures.
• Maintains recreational equipment.
• Model, Mentor and Monitor all Career Success Standards.
• Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
• Participates in PRH mandated staff training.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the individual’s scope and capabilities

Above‑average public speaking, verbal and written communication, problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Computer literacy. Ability to obtain a commercial driver’s license and travel periodically. Must work a flexible schedule to meet special and emergency needs of the department.

Associate of Arts Degree or one year of related experience working with youth.

Valid State Driver’s License; valid Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsements.

Employee is regularly required to stand and walk; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and to taste and smell. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision capabilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Noise level can vary from moderate to loud.

• Medical – 3 Tier Options, Health Savings Account, Live Health Online
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D – 1 x annual Earnings
• Employer Paid Short‑term Disability
• Employer Paid Long‑term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K – Safe Harbor match of 100% up to 3% of pay and then 50% on the next 2% of pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Bereavement Leave
• Sick Time
• Vacation Time
• 12 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.