Position Summary
The Recreation Assistant organizes, conducts, and supervises recreation and leisure time activities.
Essential Functions
1. Assist Job Corps students to actively engage in a variety of recreation activities, field trips, sports
programs, and leadership initiatives.
2. Maintain a safe, engaging, and positive environment.
3. Transport students to recreational events using center vehicles as needed.
4. Maintain accountability of students during recreational events and enforce behavioral expectations.
5. Provide direct service and support to Job Corps students with and without disabilities.
6. Oversee the student store/canteen. Monitor inventory and maintain accurate records of sales and
expenses.
7. Order and issue materials, supplies, films, and game equipment.
8. Develop and operates weekday and weekend game activities
9. Assist in center sponsored trips and events.
10. Coach teams engaged in center-sponsored activities on- and off-center.
11. May utilize GSA vehicles to transport students to off-site learning and employment opportunities,
appointments, and as needed for retrievals and other center-related needs.
12. Provide opportunities for students in the creative arts.
13. Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property and adhere to safety practices.
14. Participate in department meetings and all mandated PRH and Strategix training.
15. Promote a harassment-free environment.
16. Utilize information systems and handle student data in strict adherence to Job Corps and Strategix
policies to protect student’s personally identifiable information (PII) and reduce network security
threats.
17. Adhere to and model Strategix servant leadership culture values: Honor Others, Inspire Vision,
Choose Integrity, People First, Balance Focus with Flexibility, Serve with Humility, and Innovate and
Disrupt.
Qualifications and Experience Minimum
Associate of arts degree or one year of related experience working with youth. Current CPR/First
Aid/AED certification. Excellent verbal, and written communication skills. High level of conflict-resolution
skills. Effective relationship-building skills with students and staff. Information technology proficiency
including MS Office. Unless waived by management, a valid driver's license in the state of employment
with an acceptable driving record is required.