Recreation Specialist

Why Job Corps? Imagine a career where your success is measured by the progress of the aspiring young students that you serve. You can inspire others to realize their full potential, achieve their goals, and maximize their abilities at Oneonta Job Corps. Our team is committed to making a difference, one amazing student at a time. We invite you to do the same in this exciting role.

What is Job Corps? Job Corps is the country's most extensive nationwide residential career training program and has been operating for over 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24, complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers and assists them with obtaining employment. Job Corps has trained and educated over two million individuals since 1964.



Oneonta Job Corps offers training in the Medical Trades: Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, and Medical Administrative Assistant. Automobile trades: Auto Body Collision and Repair, and Auto Mechanics, Auto Technician. Construction Trades: Tile Setting, Cement Mason, and Electrical. Advanced Trades: Overhead Line Electrical, Rural Underground Distribution, SMART Meter, and Drone Piloting.

Position Available: Recreation Specialist

We are seeking a Recreation Specialist, who provides recreational and leisure time activities to support our mission, by giving our students a higher level of confidence, emotional and mental stability, optimism, and independence. You will ensure students attain a proper balance in their lives between academics, vocational training, and recreational activities.

Our facility offers an impressive weight room, arts and crafts room, and basketball/volleyball courts, as well as allowing for off-center recreational activities such as hiking, paintball, and photography. The sky is the limit as to what special talent you may offer and share with our students!

As a Recreation Specialist, you will:

• Organize and supervise off-center and on-center recreation activities for students
• Assist in developing and implementing diverse programs to include: arts, and crats, instrumentals, cultural events, and other recreational enrichment programs
• Guide students to make informed lifestyle choices concerning fitness, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles
• Prepare schedules and calendars for all recreational activities
• Coordinate student field trips
• Maintain recreation facilities, equipment, and materials to center standards
• Track and record program attendance
• Order and maintain recreational equipment, supplies, and materials
• Provide transportation of students to and from center-sponsored events
• Recognize and reinforce students' positive behavior

We are seeking someone who has:

• Proven ability to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate recreation programs
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of operational practices and principles of recreation programs
• Proficient in rules and regulations of common sports and games
• Knowledge of fitness, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle practices
• Proficient in the use of common computer software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees will perform other related duties as assigned to meet the organization's requirements.

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma, or G.E.D., and 1-year experience working with youth. Compensation is based on experience, as well as licensing, and certification.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Water Safety Certification is preferred. Have or acquire Water Safety Certification.
• Must possess or obtain a CDL Class B Driver's License with passenger endorsement, within three months of hire - training is provided.

Benefits:

• Company Paid Premiums for Medical Coverage (Employee only) and reduced rates for Family Coverage.
• Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, 401K Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Additional Life Insurance, and Other Add-Ons.
• Paid vacation and sick time (2 weeks each, which you will accrue as you work), 12 Paid Holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas are two-day holidays)
• Free access to our Weight and Cardio Rooms, and low-cost meals from our dining hall ($3.00 per meal) daily.

ADA REQUIREMENTS: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose an undue hardship on the company. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

Physical Activities:

• Reading, writing, and communicating fluently in English
• Hearing and speaking to express ideas and, or exchange information in person, or over the telephone
• Seeing to read labels, posters, documents, PC Screens, etc.
• Sitting, standing, moving about, or walking for occasional or frequent periods
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
• Kneeling, and bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead
• Retrieving and storing files and supplies; occasionally carrying and, or lifting light objects

Working Conditions:

• Campus and general office setting
• Indoor and outdoor environment
• Driving a vehicle (bus, van, auto) occasionally in variable traffic and weather conditions
• Modernly quiet while in office; moderately loud while in recreation areas
• May be required to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends
• Exposure to possible confrontation with students

Oneonta Job Corps provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

As of September 17, 2023 - Under the NYS DOL Pay Transparency Law, employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who discuss their compensation with coworkers.