Did you know Aleut Federal currently supports 3 Job Corps Centers? Do you have a passion for making a difference in lives of adolescents and young adults? Check out our Career Center and search by these locations; Albuquerque, NM, Chicago, IL, and El Paso, TX.
Job Corps is the largest nationwide no-cost residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 50 years. With a mission to “attract eligible young people, teach them the skills they need to become employable and independent, and place them in meaningful jobs or further their education,” 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.
Position Summary
The Recreation Assistant - On-Call reports to the Recreation, Fitness and Health Manager and is an hourly, non-exempt position. Directs trainees in leisure- time recreation/non-vocational activities and leadership programs. Demonstrates on-going commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of: workplace relations and ethics; information management; communications; multicultural awareness; personal growth and development; career and personal planning; interpersonal skills and independent living.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates and abides by Aleut Core Values and operating.
- Assists in organization and implementation of the recreation/ non-vocational programs and lifelong leisure-learning activities and programs, encouraging trainees.
- Develops and operates weekly contests and tournaments.
- Activities will also be dependent upon season and weather.
- Assists in center-sponsored trips and May escort staff to events.
- Assists with Water Safety programming (videos, swimming certification and swim lessons}.
- Coaches intramural and/or varsity teams engaged in on- and off-center activities.
- Assists trainees in fitness and weight training Instructing (DC) technique, what occurs after, replenish protein/diet.
- Assists trainees in various recreational clubs such as poetry, drama, talent shows, and other creative activities, such as arts and crafts.
- Ensures that all programs comply with DOL.
- Attends required staff training.
- Cultivate and maintain a climate on center that is free of harassment, intimidation, bullying and disrespect in order to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
- Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility.
- Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
- Performs other duties assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Associates of Arts degree or one (1) year of related experience working with youth.
- Prefer experience in a recreation/non-vocational.
- Valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.
- Prefer a CDL with passenger transport endorsement.
Additional Requirements:
Knowledge of a variety of recreation/non-vocational activities. Ability to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid/AED certification. Communicate effectively and relate to trainee population. Inspire and motivate trainees. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Operate office equipment. In addition, individual must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments.
Working Conditions:
This position involves frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, carrying, running, and driving. Occasionally position involves climbing, pushing, or pulling, squatting, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Applicant must be able to see, hear, and speak.
Environmental Demands:
Position requires ability to spend work time outside and indoors depending upon weather conditions; ability to withstand moderate noise levels, including voice levels 90% of work time; ability to work in high temperature settings during the summer months; and ability to work in low temperature settings in winter months.
Aleut Federal, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AF complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. AF expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
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