What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Specialist position at Human Learning Systems?
The Recreation Specialist position provides support for a U.S Department of Labor Job Corps contractor. The Job Corps program is a federally-funded residential training program. The mission of Job Corps is to provide career-ready technical and academic training and job placement assistance to program eligible youth ages 16-24.
Summary of Duties: Responsible for monitoring and directing students engaged in center-sponsored recreational activities.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
- Assists students in adjusting to Center life by providing supervision and acting as a mentor.
- Provides new and creative ideas to use for recreational activities.
- Organizes and supervises students’ participation in a variety of recreation activities.
- Promotes recreational activities and continuing education
- Coordinates and participates in recreational activities that promote independent living, continuing education, good sportsmanship, teamwork and continuous learning.
- Facilitates recreational classes and activities. •
- Chaperones students to Center recreation functions.
- Plans physical education program to promote development of student's physical attributes and social skills.
Education and Experience Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school is preferred; High School Diploma and 1 year of related experience is required.
Certifications, Licenses, Registration Valid state driver’s license; CPR/First Aid certifications
Human Learning Systems, LLC, (HLS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. HLS also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws.
