Recreation Assistant in Chicago, Illinois

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Aleut Federal, LLC

Job Category: Operations
Requisition Number: RECRE002627

Posted: September 19, 2024
Schedule: Full Time
Location: Chicago, IL 60623, USA

Job Details

Description

Job Corps is the country’s largest nationwide no-cost residential
career training program 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,
train them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining
employment. Job Corps has trained and educated over two million
individuals since 1964.

The Recreation Assistant directs trainees in leisure-time
recreation/non-vocational activities and leadership programs.
Demonstrates ongoing commitment to preparing young people for the
workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight
Career Success Standards of workplace relationship and ethics;
information management; communications; multicultural awareness;
personal growth and development; career and personal planning;
interpersonal skills and independent living. Reports to the Recreation,
Fitness, and Health Manager and is an hourly, non-exempt position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and abides by Aleut Core Values.
• Assists in the organization and implementation of 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} and CIS.
• Coaches intramural and/or varsity teams engaged in on- and
  off-center activities. DC does not go off Center; PS is the same.
• Assists trainees in fitness and weight training Instructing (DC)
  technique, what occurs after, replenishing 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 the Department of Labor.
• Attends required staff training.
• Cultivate and maintain a climate in the center that is free of
  harassment, intimidation, bullying, and disrespect to provide a safe
  place for staff and students to work.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and
  employability skills including personal responsibility.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, and
  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:

Associate of Arts degree or one (1) year of related experience working
with youth.

Prefer experience in a recreation

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Aleut Federal, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate against any applicants for employment based on their race,
color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender
identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic
information, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any
other status protected by law.