Youth Recreation & Water Safety Aide

Eckerd Connects; Laredo (MO); On-site; USD 2,342,000 - 2,369,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision

9 days of Vacation

11 Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Retirement plan with employer match 5%

Workers Compensation

AD&D Insurance

PSLF Eligible Employer

Service Contract Act Position

Job summary

Eckerd Connects at the Laredo Job Corps Center seeks a Recreation Aide to organize trainees in leisure activities and support trips and water-safety programming.

Qualifications include an Associates degree or 1 year youth experience, flexible schedule (weekends/holidays/nights), a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass a drug screen and background check. Benefits include health insurance, vacation, holidays, sick leave, and retirement matching.

Qualifications

• Associates of Arts degree or one year of related experience working with youth required.
• Prefer experience in a recreation/non-vocational program.
• Must be flexible with work schedule to include weekends, holidays and/or nights.
• Valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• The Recreation Aide organizes and directs trainees in leisure-time recreation/non-vocational activities and leadership programs.
• Assists in center-sponsored trips and events including escorting and chaperoning. At times, may drive the students on trips/events.
• The Recreation Aide assists with Water Safety programming (videos, swimming certification and swim lessons) and CIS documentation- if applicable.
• May provide instructions to trainees in various recreational clubs such as sports, poetry, drama, talent shows, etc., and other creative activities, such as arts and crafts.
• Mentor students in Recreation Aide Program to help establish life skills.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Mentoring youth

Education

Associates of Arts degree

Job description

Eckerd Connects at the Laredo Job Corps Center seeks a Recreation Aide to organize trainees in leisure activities and support trips and water-safety programming.

Qualifications include an Associates degree or 1 year youth experience, flexible schedule (weekends/holidays/nights), a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass a drug screen and background check. Benefits include health insurance, vacation, holidays, sick leave, and retirement matching.