Recreation Assistant

Aleut Federal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life insurance

401k and match

Job summary

Aleut Federal is seeking a Recreation Assistant for Job Corps to direct trainees in leisure-time recreation and leadership programs at a Chicago center. You will work under the Recreation, Fitness, and Health Manager and support a range of seasonal activities and intramural programs while ensuring a safe, respectful environment.

Qualifications include an Associate degree or equivalent youth experience, a valid driver’s license, and CPR/First Aid training.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 1 year of related youth experience.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment.
• CDL with passenger transport endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and implement recreation/non-vocational programs and activities.
• Develop and operate weekly contests and tournaments.
• Escort staff on center-sponsored trips and events.
• Assist with water safety programming and CIS.
• Coach intramural/varsity teams and support athletic activities.
• Maintain a safe, harassment-free environment and model employability skills.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Teamwork

Education

Associate of Arts degree

CDL with passenger transport endorsement

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Job Corps is the country's largest nationwide no-cost residential career training program and has been operating for more than 50 years. With a mission to “attract eligible young people, teach them the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in meaningful jobs or further their education,” the program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, train them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment. Job Corps has trained and educated over two million individuals since 1964.

The Recreation Assistant directs trainees in leisure-time recreation/non-vocational activities and leadership programs. Demonstrates ongoing commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of workplace relationship and ethics; information management; communications; multicultural awareness; personal growth and development; career and personal planning; interpersonal skills and independent living. Reports to the Recreation, Fitness, and Health Manager and is an hourly, non-exempt position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and abides by Aleut Core Values.
• Assists in the organization and implementation of recreation/ non-vocational programs and lifelong leisure-learning activities and programs, encouraging trainees.
• Develops and operates weekly contests and tournaments.
• Activities will also be dependent upon the season and the weather.
• Assists in center-sponsored trips and may escort staff to events.
• Assists with Water Safety programming (videos, swimming certification, and swim lessons) and CIS.
• Coaches intramural and/or varsity teams engaged in on- and off-center activities. DC does not go off center; PS is the same.
• Assists trainees in fitness and weight training, instructing (DC) technique, what occurs after, and replenishing protein/diet.
• Assists trainees in various recreational clubs, such as poetry, drama, talent shows, and other creative activities, such as arts and crafts.
• Ensures that all programs comply with the Department of Labor.
• Attends required staff training.
• Cultivate and maintain a climate in the center that is free of harassment, intimidation, bullying, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills, including personal responsibility.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, and adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Performs other duties assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Associate of Arts degree or one (1) year of related experience working with youth.
• Prefer experience in a recreation/non-vocational capacity working with youth
• Valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record
• Prefer a CDL with a passenger transport endorsement.

Additional Requirements:

Knowledge of a variety of recreation/non-vocational activities. Ability to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid/AED certification. Communicate effectively and relate to the trainee population. Inspire and motivate trainees. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. The position requires the ability to operate office equipment. In addition, individuals must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments.

Working Conditions:

This position involves frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, carrying, running, and driving. Occasionally position involves climbing, pushing, pulling, squatting, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Applicant must be able to see, hear, and speak.

Environmental Demands:

The position requires the ability to spend work time outside and indoors depending upon weather conditions; the ability to withstand moderate noise levels, including voice levels 90% of work time; the ability to work in high-temperature settings during the summer months; and ability to work in low-temperature settings in winter months.

Aleut offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Health insurance
• Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance
• 401k and match

Aleut Federal, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AF complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. 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. AF prohibits workplace harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.