Youth Activity Coordinator

2 months ago

Macon, Georgia, United States GeorgiaGov Full time

Job Summary:

The Recreation Supervisor will assist in implementing recreational programs by providing input into developing a comprehensive recreation program. The successful candidate will conduct recreational activities, teaching decision-making and social skills, improving physical fitness, and offering leisure options.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Under general supervision, instructs youth with an evidence-based recreation program.
  • Performs or directs youth in a specific area of assignment as part of the recreation and leisure program that includes an organized, evidence-based agenda.
  • Adapts instructional methods and materials to meet the youth's varying needs, abilities, and interests.
  • Counsels and instructs youth in the habits of daily living and social routines.
  • Oversees/supervises the part-time recreational workers.
  • Estimates materials needed for inventory and specific areas, including cost.
  • Instructs youth through lectures and demonstrations of the method and techniques.
  • Plans and coordinates a comprehensive evidence-based program for the facility population.
  • Maintains daily records of service delivery in a recreation and leisure log book.
  • Identifies staff development and training needs and ensures that training is provided.
  • Coordinates activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of the Recreation Worker (if applicable).
  • Oversees the recreation and leisure program to ensure compliance with DJJ policies.
  • Ensures that coverage is in place to deliver recreation and leisure to all youth daily.
  • Participates in the interview and selection process of recreation staff.
  • Communicates regularly with facility HR staff on any recreation staff vacancy.
  • Conducts rounds (dorm/housing units) to ensure youth on Isolation & Protective Custody are provided services as required.
  • Develops monthly and out-of-school recreation & leisure schedules.
  • Responsible for preparing requisitions for recreation and leisure supplies (replacing supplies as needed).
  • Conducts quarterly inventories of the recreation and leisure supplies.
  • Assists with PBIS events and activities (when applicable).
  • Attends meetings as required.
  • Conducts monthly recreation staff meetings.
  • Attends facility managing team meetings as needed to aid in recreation support of the youth (special needs).
  • Assists with the facility accreditation process in the area of recreation services (when applicable).

Requirements:

  • Associate degree in area of assignment from an accredited college or university.
  • OR Vocational/Technical degree in area of assignment from accredited college AND One year of experience in the area of assignment.
  • OR One year of experience required at the lower-level Practical Instructor 1 (EDT010) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or University in the related field.
  • Experience in conducting structured recreational activities with the goals of teaching, decision-making, and improving physical fitness.
  • Experience delivering and facilitating structured leisure with the goals of teaching social skills.
  • Experience working with youth in a secure facility.
  • Experience supervising lower-level staff.
  • Experience managing a recreation and leisure program for youth.

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