Youth Recreation Supervisor & Programs Lead

Management & Training Corporation; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, prescription &

life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) operates the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL. This role directly supervises recreation aides and manages well‑rounded recreation, avocation programs, and the Student Government Association in line with directives.

The position requires a post-secondary degree and 3+ years’ youth work experience, including supervisory responsibilities, with strong communication and computer skills. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree and 3 years’ experience working with youth, including supervisory experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills; computer proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and supervise the department’s activities.
• Provide staff training and evaluate performance.
• Develop and monitor the departmental budget; monitor and control expenditures.
• Develop and implement policies affecting recreation and student government; coordinate with other departments.
• Regularly assess and audit department for contractual compliance and quality of services to students; prepare reports.
• Oversee operation of recreation facilities; ensure health and sanitation standards.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Computer proficiency

Education

Post-secondary degree

Supervisory experience

Job description

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) operates the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL. This role directly supervises recreation aides and manages well‑rounded recreation, avocation programs, and the Student Government Association in line with directives.

The position requires a post-secondary degree and 3+ years’ youth work experience, including supervisory responsibilities, with strong communication and computer skills. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and retirement options.