Recreation Specialist - Part-time

Exceed, LLC
$19/hr.
United States, Missouri, St. Louis
Mar 17, 2025
EXCEED LLC is seeking experienced and dedicated candidates to support the training and education mission of the St. Louis Job Corps Center. Position Summary: This is a part-time, non-exempt/hourly SCA covered position. Directs Job Corps 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 & Responsibilities: Assists in organization and implementation of the recreation/ non-vocational programs and leisure-learning activities and programs, encouraging trainees' participation. Orders and issues materials, supplies, films and game equipment upon supervisor's review and approval. Develops and operates weekly contests and tournaments. Assists in center-sponsored trips and events. Coaches intramural and/or varsity teams engaged in on- and off-center activities. Assists trainees in fitness and weight training programs. Assists trainees in various recreational clubs such as poetry, drama, talent shows, etc., and other creative activities, such as arts and crafts. Helps train students in recreation and non-vocational aide program. Ensures that all programs comply with DOL requirements. Attends required staff training sessions. Cultivate and maintain a climate on center that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect 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 and computer fluency. Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility. May assist with other tasks as needed. Education & Experience: Associate degree in work-related field preferred. One year of experience working with youth. Prefer experience in a recreation/non-vocational program. Valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record. Valid CDL holder with passenger endorsement a plus. Additional Requirements: Knowledge of a variety of recreation/non-vocational activities. Ability to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification. Ability to communicate effectively and relate to trainee population. Ability to inspire and motivate trainees. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Position requires an ability to 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. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand and walk; to reach with hands and arms and talk and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; to taste and to smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Environmental Demands: Position requires ability to spend 85% of work time outside and 15% of work time indoors; 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 heat up to 90 degrees outdoors in summer months.