Recreation Aide

Management & Training Corporation; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, prescription &

Life insurance

Short & long-term disability

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off & paid holidays

Professional development assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) operates the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL. We are seeking staff to monitor and direct students in on-and off-center recreation, ensuring compliance with directives while fostering a positive, educational environment.

The role emphasizes program planning, student engagement, safety, and support for employability initiatives, with a chance to contribute to community development and youth services at our Joliet campus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year experience preferred.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and direct students in center-sponsored recreational activities in compliance with directives.
• Plan, implement and coordinate a diverse recreation program to attract participation.
• Organize and supervise student participation in recreation/avocation activities and extended day learning activities.
• Conduct recreation and avocation classes and activities.
• Chaperone students to center recreation functions.
• Develop enrollee recreation activities and plans.
• Conduct intergroup recreation activities as part of the diversity program.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment through daily cleaning duties.
• Distribute mail daily to students.
• Provide positive customer services to students, staff and center customers.
• Support employability programs and Job Corps policies.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Job description

• Health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Job Description

Wage - $18.00 an hour

Schedule - Full Time

Our Staff Also Enjoy These Benefits

• 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!

What you will be doing:

Responsible for monitoring and directing students engaged in center- sponsored recreational activities on and off-center, in compliance with government and management directives.

Essential Functions

• Assist the supervisor, recreation in planning, implementing and coordinating a comprehensive and diversified program which will attract voluntary participation
• Organize and supervise student participation in a variety of recreation/avocation activities and extended day learning activities
• Conduct recreation and avocation classes and activities
• Chaperone students to center recreation functions
• Assist in the development of the new enrollee recreation activities and plans.
• Conduct intergroup recreation activities as part of the diversity program
• Maintain a safe and clean environment by conducting daily cleaning duties
• Distribute mail daily to students
• 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 students and property; adhere to safety practices

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required and one year experience preferred
• 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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