Recreation Specialist Job Details POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for working with Recreation team to provide students with a comprehensive and diverse recreation program. Promotes health and wellness through overseeing the recreation activities as outlined on the approved recreation schedule. RESPONSIBILITIES + Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data. o Assists with the supervision of a comprehensive and diverse recreation program. + Coordinates recreation activities with CPP and Social Development to include evening programming. + Coordinates recreation and leadership activities/programs with Center and local community resources. + Ensures safe practices and program compliance within prescribed safety guidelines. o Documents student participation and accountability during recreation activities. + Maintains inventory of equipment and material and controls their use. Recommends purchase of specific equipment. Performs repairs on equipment as needed. + Responsible for the overall appearance, condition and organization of the recreation department facilities. + May oversee student recreation aide program. o Produces quality work/assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner. o Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards. o Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines. + Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities. Proactively maintains the skills required to perform job duties. + Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH. + Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population and positively influences student behavior. Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior. + Provides timely operational support for Center operations to ensure quality programs and services. Pursues improvement in Center operations to fulfill program objectives. + Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and contributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. Provides quality and timely information to DOL/Company when requested. + Effectively articulates thoughts and ideas. Identifies problems, analyzes causes and evaluates appropriate solutions prior to taking or recommending actions. Follows up to ensure prompt/appropriate action is taken and that problems are in fact corrected. + Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students. + Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions. + Other duties as assigned. i QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associates of Arts Degree or 1-year related experience working with youth. Must possess a valid in-State Drivers License and meet Company insurability requirements. CDL preferred. Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping and crouching. Demonstrates the ability to lift 40 pounds and / or the ability to assess the lift load in order to ask for necessary assistance.