Description
Job Summary: Responsible for the recreation/non-vocational activities of assigned students.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assists in the planning and formulation of student recreation/avocational activities with special emphasis on the safety aspects of each activity.
- Instructs assists and encourages the students’ participation in recreation/avocational equipment.
- Coaches or supervises various sports activities.
- Ensures equipment and assigned work areas are clean and maintained in accordance with Center, Career Systems Development , and Department of Labor standards, including conducting quarterly property counts, submitting property relocation requests, may serve as a property custodian, and submits maintenance requests as needed.
- Conducts daily checks of assigned work area to ensure the Safety of all students. Documents and reports on all Facility / Safety related issues.
- Can lead larger recreational trips including bus trips (Commercial Driver's License required).
- Ensures that student needs are met in a timely professional manner with the highest degree of customer service in mind.
- 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 to ensure that required reporting occurs, and that students receive emergency services as needed.
- Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to students in the event of injury, illness, or emotional trauma.
- May provide training to students on appropriate use of equipment, such as fitness equipment.
- May participate in Center HEALS (Healthy Eating & Active Lifestyles) program.
- May present Recreation Overview to new students during Career Preparation Period.
- Organizes, conducts, and directs recreation/non-vocational activities.
- Supervises student recreation/non-vocational activities on and off center
- May order supplies and equipment.
- May conduct water safety training and supervise swimming and watersport activities (Lifeguard Certification Required).
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Available Shift: Sunday thru Wednesday 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Meal Break 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Requirements
Qualifications:
Minimum: Associates degree or one-year related experience working with youth.
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree. Must obtain and maintain lifeguard certification. A CDL bus driver’s license. Experience as a coach, arts & crafts, performing arts.
Knowledge: 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.
Skills Required
- Associate degree or one year of related experience working with youth
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification
- Valid state driver's license
- Must obtain and maintain lifeguard certification
- Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License within six months of date of hire
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience as a coach, in arts and crafts, or performing arts
- Knowledge of various recreation and avocation activities
- Ability to effectively relate to and motivate students
- High energy level and enthusiasm
What We Do
Career Systems Development Corporation is a privately owned company operating Job Corps centers nationwide that deliver workforce development and vocational education for disadvantaged youth. Since 1964, CSD manages residential and non-residential training, academic instruction, career counseling, and employer placement services. Partnering with the U.S. Department of Labor, the company provides wraparound support, certifications, and hands-on training to prepare students for sustainable careers.
