Recreation Specialist-Lor

Career Systems Development Corporation; Limestone (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Systems Development Corporation is seeking a Recreation/Avocational Activities Specialist in Limestone, ME. You will plan, lead, and supervise student recreation and avocational activities while prioritizing safety, confidentiality, and timely student support.

The role requires an Associates degree or related experience; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Lifeguard certification, CPR/First Aid, and a State driver’s license are required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or one year related youth experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Lifeguard certification required; CDL bus driver’s license desired.
• CPR/First Aid certification required and must have valid State driver’s license.
• CDL allowed within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to motivate students and relate to a student population; high energy and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Plan and formulate student recreation/avocational activities with safety emphasis.
• Instruct, assist and encourage student participation in recreation activities.
• Coach or supervise various sports activities.
• Maintain equipment and work areas per standards; conduct property counts and submit maintenance requests.
• Lead recreational trips including bus trips; CDL may be required.
• Ensure timely professional response to student needs and health/safety reporting.
• Provide training on equipment use; support HEALS program as needed.
• Present Recreation Overview to new students during Career Preparation Period.
• Organize and direct recreation/non-vocational activities on- and off-center.
• May order supplies and equipment; monitor water safety and supervise swimming.

Skills

Motivate students

Relate to students

High energy

Enthusiastic

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor’s degree

CPR/First Aid Certification

Lifeguard certification

CDL bus driver’s license

Job description

Job Summary: Responsible for the recreation/non-vocational activities of assigned students.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assists in the planning and formulation of student recreation/avocational activities with special emphasis on the safety aspects of each activity.
• Instructs assists and encourages the students’ participation in recreation/avocational equipment.
• Coaches or supervises various sports activities.
• Ensures equipment and assigned work areas are clean and maintained in accordance with Center, Career Systems Development, and Department of Labor standards, including conducting quarterly property counts, submitting property relocation requests, may serve as a property custodian, and submits maintenance requests as needed.
• Conducts daily checks of assigned work area to ensure the Safety of all students. Documents and reports on all Facility / Safety related issues.
• Can lead larger recreational trips including bus trips (Commercial Driver's License required).
• Ensures that student needs are met in a timely professional manner with the highest degree of customer service in mind.
• Maintains confidentiality but reports significant events or situations immediately through approved channels to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of students and staff, and to ensure that required reporting occurs, and that students receive emergency services as needed.
• Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to students in the event of injury, illness, or emotional trauma.
• May provide training to students on appropriate use of equipment, such as fitness equipment.
• May participate in Center HEALS (Healthy Eating & Active Lifestyles) program.
• May present Recreation Overview to new students during Career Preparation Period.
• Organizes, conducts, and directs recreation/non-vocational activities.
• Supervises student recreation/non-vocational activities on and off center
• May order supplies and equipment.
• May conduct water safety training and supervise swimming and watersport activities (Lifeguard Certification Required).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Available Shift

Sunday thru Wednesday 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Meal Break 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Requirements

Qualifications:

Minimum: Associates degree or one-year related experience working with youth.

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree. Must obtain and maintain lifeguard certification. A CDL bus driver’s license. Experience as a coach, arts & crafts, performing arts.

Knowledge: Must obtain and maintain current CPR/First Aid Certification. Must possess a valid State driver’s license. Ability to obtain a CDL within 6 months of DOH. Knowledge of various recreation/avocation activities. Ability to effectively relate to student population. Ability to motivate students. High energy level; enthusiastic.

Compensation Details

17.24-17.24 Hourly Wage