Youth Recreation & Leadership Counselor

Adams and Associates; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams and Associates, on behalf of Job Corps at the Shriver campus in Devens, MA, seeks a Recreation staff member to help deliver a comprehensive recreation program for students. You will coordinate activities with campus teams and local resources, ensure safety and proper operation, and help maintain equipment and facilities.

You will supervise students in recreation programs, transport them as needed, and support day-to-day management while upholding program standards and compliance with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree or 1-year related experience working with youth preferred.
• Must possess a valid in-State Driver's License and meet Company insurability requirements.
• 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.
• Important applicant information: This role is subject to pre- and post-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting Recreation team in providing students with a comprehensive and diverse recreation program.
• 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. Performs repairs on equipment as needed.
• Responsible for the overall appearance, condition and organization of the recreation department facilities.
• May oversee student recreation aide program.
• Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population and positively influences student behavior.
• Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.
• Provides transportation for students on a regular basis.
• Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or 1-year related experience

Job description

Adams and Associates, on behalf of Job Corps at the Shriver campus in Devens, MA, seeks a Recreation staff member to help deliver a comprehensive recreation program for students. You will coordinate activities with campus teams and local resources, ensure safety and proper operation, and help maintain equipment and facilities.

You will supervise students in recreation programs, transport them as needed, and support day-to-day management while upholding program standards and compliance with