Recreation Aide​/SCA Advisor

Job Summary

Responsible for the recreation/non‑vocational activities of assigned students.

• Assists students in adjusting to Center life to enhance student retention by providing supervision, behavior modification, counseling, and by acting as a positive role model and mentor.
• Conducts daily checks of assigned work area to ensure the safety of all students. Documents and reports on all facility / safety related issues.
• Adheres to all Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH) and Career Systems Development (CSD) policies and procedures, and the Center Operating Procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality but reports significant events or situations immediately through approved channels to ensure the health, safety, and well‑being of students and staff, and that required reporting occurs, and that students receive emergency services as needed.
• Organizes, conducts, directs and supervises recreation/non‑vocational activities.
• Works with Student Government Association (SGA) members in operation of the Student Store/Canteen.
• Involvement in the process of SGA Executive Board Members election.
• Instructs/assists and encourages the students’ participation in recreation/avocational equipment.
• May conduct water safety training and supervise swimming and water sport activities (Lifeguard Certification Required).
• Provides ongoing feedback to SGA members regarding performance and engagement in SGA & Leadership.
• Coordinates and promotes evening leadership programs including consistent extended training opportunities for student leaders.
• Liaises with outside partners & center staff to coordinate guest speakers for extended leadership training.
• Advise trainees in creating and maintaining student‑run clubs.
• Supports students in promotion of evening clubs.
• Attends required staff training sessions as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Associates degree or one‑year related experience working with youth.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Must obtain and maintain lifeguard certification.
• A CDL bus driver’s license.
• Experience as a coach, arts & crafts, performing arts.

• Must obtain and maintain current CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Must possess a valid State driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain a CDL within 6 months of DOH.
• Knowledge of various recreation/avocation activities.
• Ability to effectively relate to student population.
• Ability to motivate students.
• High energy level; enthusiastic.

• Sitting
• Seeing
• Hearing
• Speaking

• Standing
• Walking
• Bending
• Stooping
• Squatting
• Flexibility

• Climbing
• Lifting 50 pounds
• Carrying
• Kneeling
• Pushing/Pulling
• Running
• Driving

• Equipment:
  Ability to operate office equipment
• Work Alone:
  Occasionally works alone
• Work With Others: 85% of time spent working and interacting with team and other departments
• Reading:
  Ability to read at a college level
• Writing:
  Ability to write at a college level