Job Summary: The Recreation specialist is responsible for the recreation/non-vocational activities of assigned students    

Supervisory Responsibilities: Position does not directly or indirectly supervise other positions. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists students in adjusting to Center life to enhance student retention by providing supervision, behavior modification, counseling, and by acting as a positive role model and mentor.
• Conducts daily checks of assigned work area to ensure the Safety of all students. Documents and reports all Facility / Safety related issues
• Ensures that student needs are met in a timely professional manner with the highest degree of customer service in mind.
• Adheres to all PRH and CSD policies and procedures, and the Center Operating Procedures.
• Prepares reports and forms and documents in CIS case notes and files observations of student’s behavior, performance, notable information or events, and progress towards achieving goals and objectives.
• Maintains confidentiality but reports significant events or situations immediately through approved channels to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of students and staff, and to ensure that required reporting occurs, and that students receive emergency services as needed.
• Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to students in the event of injury, illness, or emotional trauma.
• May conduct required Student Committee meetings within the Department
• Ensures equipment and assigned work areas are clean and maintained in accordance with Center, CSD, and DOL standards, including conducting quarterly property counts, submitting property relocation requests, may serve as a property custodian, and submits maintenance requests as needed.
• Organizes, conducts, and directs recreation/non-vocational activities.
• Supervises student recreation/non-vocational activities on and off center
• Assists in the planning and formulation of student recreation/avocational activities with special emphasis on the safety aspects of each activity.
• May order supplies and equipment.
• Instructs assists and encourages the students’ participation in recreation/avocational equipment.
• Coaches or supervises various sports activities.
• May conduct water safety training and supervise swimming and watersport activities (Lifeguard Certification Required).
• Can lead larger recreational trips including bus trips (CDL required).
• Attends required staff training sessions as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum:  One-year related experience working with youth or Associates degree.

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree. Must obtain and maintain lifeguard certification. A CDL bus driver’s license. Experience as a coach, arts & crafts, performing arts.

Knowledge: Must obtain and maintain current CPR/First Aid Certification. Must possess a valid State driver’s license. Ability to obtain a CDL within 6 months of DOH. Knowledge of various recreation/avocation activities. Ability to effectively relate to student population. Ability to motivate students. High energy level; enthusiastic

Physical Requirements:

Frequently

Seeing

Sitting

Hearing 

Speaking

Standing 

Walking 

Driving

Flexibility

Occasionally

Lifting 50 pounds

Pushing/Pulling 

Bending

Squatting

Climbing 

Carrying 

Kneeling 

Seldom

Environmental Demands:

Outside: Ability to spend 80% of the time working outside

Heat:

Cold:

Noise: Ability to withstand moderate noise levels, including voices levels 90% of work time

Equipment: Ability to operate office equipment

Mechanical Equipment: Ability to drive automobile

Work Alone: Occasionally 

Work With Others: 85% of the time spent working and interacting with team and other departments

Reading: Ability to read and write at or above high school graduate level

Writing: Ability to read and write at or above school graduate level