Recreation Specialist

Job Corps; Marion (VA); On-site; USD 20,116 - 28,650; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan with company

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Counseling Service

Health care insurance

Lifelong learning and development

Job summary

Serrato Corporation is seeking a Recreation Specialist for our program in Marion, Virginia. The role involves developing and supervising leisure-time activities for students, with evening and weekend availability required.

You will manage supplies, maintain records, and assist with volunteer coordination to deliver a diverse recreation program. Minimum one to two years of related experience and an Associate of Arts Degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• High level of communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of recreation activities, games, sports, arts and crafts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, organizing, and carrying out department's recreational services.
• Explain and demonstrate the uses of supplies and equipment used in activities.
• Maintain attendance records and supervise recreation areas.
• Chaperone and direct off-Center trips and coordinate volunteers.
• Submit monthly schedules, supply needs, and quarterly reports.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service experience

Education

Associate of Arts Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Primary Position Objectives

$17.70 per hour - Full Time

Responsible for developing, conducting, and supervising/chaperoning a wide variety of leisure-time activities for all students.

Must be available evenings and weekends.

Brief Description of Duties

• Assists with work involved in planning, organizing, and carrying out department's total recreational services.


• Explains and demonstrates the uses of supplies and equipment, and the techniques and procedures used in the activity sessions.


• Exercises professional judgement and responsibility in the conduct of the specialty activities.


• Administers a well-rounded program of diversified activities in the assigned recreation component.


• Submits all supply needs, giving suggested source of supply to supervisor.


• Keeps a daily record of attendance in the assigned recreational activities, arts and crafts, movie, weight room, intramurals, etc.


• Maintains discipline, cleanliness and inventory control in assigned areas.


• Posts schedules of monthly activities and special events.


• Submits a schedule of special activities for the upcoming month to supervisor on the last Wednesday of each month.


• Submits list of monthly off-Center cultural activities and other events, which will be placed on the upcoming month's calendar of off-Center trips.


• Maintains a stocked first aid kit in assigned area where it is clearly visible and accessible.


• Maintains recreational equipment.


• Assists in recruitment of volunteers and supervises and gives direction to any volunteer personnel assigned to the recreation area.


• Projects a positive self-image and encourages enthusiastic participation in recreation programs.


• Chaperones and directs off-Center trips and ensures necessary funds are available for the trips.


• Submits time sheets and other reports timely and according to Center policy.


• Assists with and trains student leaders according to Center policy.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel.


• Computer literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.


• High level of communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.


• Knowledge of recreation activities, games, sports, arts and crafts etc....

Experience

Minimum of one to two years related experience and/or training. One-year related experience working with youth and young adults

Education

Associate of Arts Degree, preferably in a related field.

Certificates/Licenses/Registration

• Valid State Driver's License;


• Valid Commercial Driver's License Class B CDL with passenger endorsements.


• Lifeguard certificate preferred.

Benefits Offered

• Paid Short Term / Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.


• Health care insurance available (medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, HSA, and FSA)


• Paid Holidays


• Paid Time Off


• 401(k) retirement plan with company match


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Employee Assistance Counseling Service Programs Available

Disclaimers

Serrato Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer