Recreation Supervisor

Job Description

Wage - $38,000 - 42,000 annually based on experience

Schedule – Full Time

• Health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Career advancement opportunities

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!

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.

• 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

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.

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