Recreation Aide

Management & Training Corporation; Morganfield (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; 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) is seeking a Recreation Specialist to monitor, plan, and direct students in center-sponsored recreational activities at the Morganfield, KY Job Corps Center. The role involves engaging youth in healthy, fun extramural activities and coordinating programs under the supervision of the recreation manager.

You will promote safety, enforce policy, and help students develop Career Success Standards while contributing to a positive center climate and active

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year recreation experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, plan, and direct students in center-sponsored recreational activities.
• Operate the student union snack bar effectively.
• Ensure activities comply with government and management directives.
• Assist recreation manager in planning and coordinating programs.
• Organize student participation in diverse recreation activities.
• Promote zero tolerance policy.
• Model Career Success Standards and mentor students.
• Maintain safety and accountability of students and property.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wage - $17.20 per hour

Schedule - Varies, Full Time, 8 hr. 2nd shift

Our staff also enjoy these benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, prescription drug 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 Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center in Morganfield, KY 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:

You'll be responsible for monitoring, planning, and directing students engaged in center sponsored recreational activities both on and off center. Put your fun and creative skills to use to teach healthy and fun extracurricular activities!

Essential Duties:

• Reports to the recreation manager or designated supervisor.
• Effective operations of the student union snack bar.
• Responsible for monitoring and directing students engaged in center-sponsored recreational activities on- and off-center in compliance with government and management directives.
• Assist the manager, 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 activities.
• Conduct and coordinate recreation 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.
• Cultivate and maintain a climate on center which is free of harassment, intimidation and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• One (1) years recreation experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer proficiency
• 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.