Recreation Specialist

**Position Available: Recreation Specialist**

We are seeking a Recreation Specialist, who provides recreational and leisure time activities to support our mission by giving our students higher confidence, emotional and mental stability, optimism, and independence. You will ensure students balance their lives properly between academics, vocational training, and recreational activities.

Our facility offers an impressive weight room, arts and crafts room, and basketball courts, as well as allowing for off-center recreational activities such as hiking, paintball, and photography. The sky is the limit regarding what special talent you may offer and share with our students

**As a Recreation Specialist, you will**:

- Organize and supervise off-center and on-center recreation activities for students
- Assist in developing and implementing diverse programs to include: arts, and crats, instrumentals, cultural events, and other recreational enrichment programs
- Guide students to make informed lifestyle choices concerning fitness, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles
- Prepare schedules and calendars for all recreational activities
- Coordinate student field trips
- Maintain recreation facilities, equipment, and materials to center standards
- Track and record program attendance
- Order and maintain recreational equipment, supplies, and materials
- Provide transportation of students to and from center-sponsored events
- Recognize and reinforce students' positive behavior

**We are seeking someone who has**:

- Proven ability to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate recreation programs
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Knowledge of operational practices and principles of recreation programs
- Proficient in rules and regulations of common sports and games
- Knowledge of fitness, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle practices
- Proficient in the use of common computer software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

**Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees will perform other related duties as assigned to meet the organization's requirements.**

**Educational Requirements**:

- High School Diploma, or G.E.D., and 1-year experience working with youth. Compensation is based on experience, as well as licensing, and certification.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Water Safety Certification is preferred. Have or acquire Water Safety Certification.
- Must possess or obtain a CDL Class B Driver's License with passenger endorsement, within three months of hire - training is provided.

**Benefits**:

- Company Paid Premiums for Medical Coverage (Employee only) and reduced rates for Family Coverage.
- Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, 401K Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Additional Life Insurance, and Other Add-Ons.
- Paid vacation and sick time (2 weeks each, which you will accrue as you work), 12 Paid Holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas are two-day holidays)
- Free access to our Weight and Cardio Rooms, and low-cost meals from our dining hall ($3.00 per meal) daily.

**ADA Requirements**:
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, requirements may be modified to reasonably, accommodate individuals with disabilities, however, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others, or which impose an undue hardship on the company. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability," means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

**Physical Activities**:

- Reading, writing, and communicating fluently in English
- Hearing and speaking to express ideas and, or exchange information in person, or over the telephone
- Seeing to read labels, posters, documents, PC Screens, etc.
- Sitting, standing, moving about, or walking for occasional or frequent periods
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
- Kneeling, and bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead
- Retrieving and storing files and supplies; occasionally carrying and, or lifting light objects

**Working Conditions**:

- Campus and general office setting
- Indoor and outdoor environment
- Driving a vehicle (bus, van, auto) occasionally in variable traffic and weather conditions
- Modernly quiet while in the office; moderately loud while in recreation areas
- May be required to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends
- Exposure to possible confrontation with students

**As of September 17, 2023 - Under the NYS DOL Pay Transparency Law, employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who discuss their compensation with coworkers.