Job description

The WHITNEY M. YOUNG JOB CORPS CENTER is seeking candidates for our RECREATION SPECIALIST position at our SIMPSONVILLE, KY location.

Job Summary: Responsible for the conduct and instruction of a specific recreation activity or several closely related activities at a single facility or at a variety of facilities and localities. Mold and direct young people to a positive future!

Duties:

• Serves as an instructor in a specialty field of recreation as scheduled, with considerable freedom as to approach, method and subject material.
• Explains and demonstrates the uses of supplies and equipment, and the techniques and procedures used in the activity sessions.
• Maintains equipment and supplies necessary for classes and/or instruction.
• Exercises professional judgement and responsibility in the conduct of the specialty activities.
• Requisitions necessary materials and supplies.
• Participates in planning course content for recreation and leisure time learning programs.
• Assists other recreation staff in working to meet the specific interests of students.
• Assists with administrative duties of the recreation program.
• Plans and conducts field trips
• Trains and supervises assigned staff and volunteers in the activities and related services
• Uses computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments.

Qualifications and Experience: Associate of Arts Degree or 1 year of related experience working with youth. Valid Driver's License. Life guard certificate preferred.

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Horizons Youth Services is committed to the Job Corps vision of the future, and we are engaged participants in this renaissance. Horizons Youth Services believes that a strong team approach achieves optimum student performance outcomes. Horizons Youth Services is actively seeking energetic, dynamic, talented, and qualified individuals to fill various positions at multiple locations within all areas at center and corporate locations.

All positions represent great opportunities to grow with a progressive corporation that plants the seeds to success by providing growth and development services to young people and its staff. We offer competitive compensation and a full comprehensive benefit package.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.20 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Young Adult: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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