Sports & Recreation Specialist (61536)

Adams and Associates; Exeter (RI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Exeter Job Corps Academy is seeking a Recreation Advisor to provide students with a comprehensive recreation program, promoting health and wellness through supervised activities. The role includes coordinating evening programs and collaborating with Career Preparation Period and Social Development staff.

Employment requires a background check, driving eligibility, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. The position supports a dynamic campus environment and offers opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associates of Arts Degree preferred.
• 1 year related experience working with youth.
• Must possess a valid in-State Driver's License and meet Company insurability requirements as this position requires frequent student transport.
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping and crouching.
• Demonstrates the ability to lift 40 pounds and / or the ability to assess the lift load in order to ask for necessary assistance.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the supervision of a comprehensive and diverse recreation program.
• Coordinates recreation activities with Career Preparation Period and Social Development staff to include evening programming.
• Coordinates recreation and leadership activities/programs with Center and local community resources.
• Ensures safe practices and program compliance within prescribed safety guidelines.
• Documents student participation and accountability during recreation activities.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and material and controls their use. Recommends purchase of specific equipment.
• Responsible for the overall appearance, condition and organization of the recreation department facilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

DescriptionEXETER JOB CORPS IS HIRING!!!Are you an upbeat, caring individual that's looking for meaning in their work? Do you find it rewarding to help people achieve their goals with your guidance and support? Are you passionate about sports and physical fitness? Do you want to work for a company that regularly promotes from within? We have just the job for you! As our student population continues to grow, we need more exceptional people like you to come work on our Recreation team.

WHY WORK FOR US?

• Highly competitive pay and exceptional health benefits
• Onsite cafeteria with affordable prepared food options designed and cooked by our talented culinary students and staff
• Fully equipped gymnasium with basketball hoops
• State-of-the-art workout room with free weights, treadmills, and nautilus equipment
• A beautiful 22-acre campus, ideal for lunchtime walks
• Located less than 10 minutes from the highway
• Courteous, team-oriented, diverse staff and student body

WHAT IS EXETER JOB CORPS ACADEMY?

We support the Job Corps program's mission to teach eligible young people the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in meaningful jobs or further education. Our center specializes in Culinary Arts, Welding, Electronics Engineering, and Patient Care.

EMPLOYMENT AT EXETER JOB CORPS

Employment at Exeter Job Corps is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, employment verification, education verification, professional reference check and motor vehicle record check.

The Recreation Advisor is responsible for providing students with a comprehensive and diverse recreation program. Promotes health and wellness through overseeing the recreation activities as outlined on the approved recreation schedule.

Here is the schedule for this position: SAT-SUN 10am-7pm / MON 1pm-10pm / TUE-WED 2pm-11pm / THU-FRI OFF

Salary: $17.26 per hour

• Assists with the supervision of a comprehensive and diverse recreation program
• Coordinates recreation activities with Career Preparation Period and Social Development staff to include evening programming
• Coordinates recreation and leadership activities/programs with Center and local community resources
• Ensures safe practices and program compliance within prescribed safety guidelines
• Documents student participation and accountability during recreation activities
• Maintains inventory of equipment and material and controls their use. Recommends purchase of specific equipment
• Responsible for the overall appearance, condition and organization of the recreation department facilities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associates of Arts Degree preferred
• 1 year related experience working with youth
• Must possess a valid in-State Driver's License and meet Company insurability requirements as this position requires frequent student transport
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping and crouching
• Demonstrates the ability to lift 40 pounds and / or the ability to assess the lift load in order to ask for necessary assistance

"Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability." 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.