Recreation Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Assists with work involved in planning, organizing, and carrying out department’s total recreational services.
• Administers a well-rounded program of diversified activities in the assigned recreation component.
• Submits all supply needs, giving suggested source of supply to supervisor.
• Keeps a daily record of attendance in the assigned recreational activities, arts and crafts, movie, weight room, intramurals, etc.
• Maintains discipline, cleanliness and inventory control in assigned areas.
• Posts schedules of monthly activities and special events.
• Submits a schedule of special activities for the upcoming month to supervisor on the last Wednesday of each month.
• Submits list of monthly off-Center cultural activities and other events, which will be placed on the upcoming month’s calendar of off-Center trips.
• Maintains a stocked first aid kit in assigned area where it is clearly visible and accessible.
• Assists in recruitment of volunteers and supervises and gives direction to any volunteer personnel assigned to the recreation area.
• Projects a positive self-image and encourages enthusiastic participation in recreation programs.
• Chaperones and directs off-Center trips and ensures necessary funds are available for the trips.
• Submits time sheets and other reports timely and according to Center policy.
• Assists with and trains student leaders according to Center policy.
• Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
• Maintains recreational equipment.
• Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
• Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
• Participates in PRH mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience

• Minimum of one to three years related experience and/or training.

Education

• Associate of Arts Degree, preferably in a related field.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid State Driver’s License; valid Commercial Driver’s License Class B CDL with passenger endorsements. Life guard certificate.

*Serrato is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/Vets.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.86 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New Haven, CT 06515: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location