Activities & Recreation Counselor

Adams And Associates Inc; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams and Associates, operator of Shriver Job Corps, seeks a Recreation staff member to support a robust student recreation program at the Devens campus.

You will coordinate activities with the Center and local resources, supervise students, ensure safety, maintain equipment, and arrange transportation as needed. This is a full-time, on-site role requiring a High School diploma and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree or 1-year related experience working with youth preferred.
• Valid in-State Driver’s License and meet Company insurability requirements.
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping and crouching. Demonstrates the ability to lift 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist Recreation team in providing students with a comprehensive and diverse recreation program.
• Coordinate recreation and leadership activities/programs with Center and local community resources.
• Ensure safe practices and program compliance within prescribed safety guidelines.
• Document student participation and accountability during recreation activities.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and material and controls their use.
• Recommend purchase of specific equipment.
• Perform repairs on equipment as needed.
• Responsible for the overall appearance, condition and organization of the recreation department facilities.
• May oversee student recreation aide program.
• Provide high‑quality supervision and management for the student population and positively influences student behavior.
• Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.
• Provide transportation for students on a regular basis.
• Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or 1-year related experience working with youth

Tools

In-State Driver's License

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Shriver - Devens, MA 01434

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $17.90 - $17.90 Hourly

Job Category: Education

Job Corps is the largest federal residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. We help eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, train them for meaningful careers, and assist them with obtaining employment and independence. By offering hands‑on training in fields like manufacturing, health care, technology, and construction, we prepare students for lifelong careers in the industries that power America. Since 1964, Job Corps has trained and educated over two million individuals.

Our Shriver campus is located right off of Route 2 in Devens, MA and services between 200 and 300 students at any given time with rolling admissions weekly. Our 21‑acre campus houses a gym, basketball courts, dormitories, full‑service cafeteria, wellness clinic, classrooms, trade workshops, offices, and more.

If you’re driven to make a difference in the lives of young adults and help them reach their full potential, Shriver Job Corps is the place for you. We offer a dynamic work environment that will challenge you and help you grow; Shriver provides a rewarding work experience with plenty of opportunities for advancement.

Job Description

• Responsible for assisting Recreation team in providing students with a comprehensive and diverse recreation program.
• Coordinates recreation and leadership activities/programs with Center and local community resources.
• Ensures safe practices and program compliance within prescribed safety guidelines.
• Documents student participation and accountability during recreation activities.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and material and controls their use.
• Recommends purchase of specific equipment.
• Performs repairs on equipment as needed.
• Responsible for the overall appearance, condition and organization of the recreation department facilities.
• May oversee student recreation aide program.
• Provides high‑quality supervision and management for the student population and positively influences student behavior.
• Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.
• Provides transportation for students on a regular basis.
• Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Schedule

Wednesday-Friday, 3:00 PM-12:00 AM, Saturday-Sunday, 1:00 PM-10:00 PM

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree or 1-year related experience working with youth preferred.
• Must possess a valid in-State Driver’s License and meet Company insurability requirements.
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping and crouching. Demonstrates the ability to lift 40 pounds and / or the ability to assess the lift load in order to ask for necessary assistance.

Important applicant information

While many states, including Massachusetts, have legalized marijuana for medical and recreational use, it remains classified as an illegal controlled substance under federal law, specifically the Controlled Substances Act. We are a federal contractor and subject to DOL regulations which requires us to maintain a drug‑free workplace and prohibit the use of federally illegal substances. This role is subject to pre‑and post‑employment drug screening.

About Adams and Associates

The DOL contracts the administration of Shriver Job Corps to Adams and Associates, a 100% employee‑owned company that is service‑focused and outcome‑driven. We began as a small business formed in 1990 with the sole mission of operating at‑risk youth and children’s programs for local, state, and federal governmental agencies. Today, we are one of the largest workforce providers involved in the federal Job Corps program!

Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.