$1,000 sign on bonus

Company Overview

Want to make a difference in a young person's life? This is a position that is very rewarding in training and mentoring at risk youth.

Job Corps is a government-funded, no cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps socioeconomically disadvantaged youth between the ages of 16-24 improve the quality of their lives through academic and career technical training. Job Corps' mission is to attract eligible young people, teach them the skills they need to become employable and independent, and place them in meaningful jobs or further education.

Job Summary

Vocational/Educational facility for young adults has an immediate opening for year round full-time (40 hours a week) or part-time (20 hours a week) Activity/Recreation Specialist. Directs trainees in leisure-time recreation/non-vocational activities and programs. Assists in organization and implementation of activities and programs, as well as encouraging trainees' participation.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental & Vision
• Employer Match 403b
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Great Dedicated Team to Work With

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in work-related field.
• One year of experience working with youth.
• Strongly prefer experience in a recreation/non-vocational program
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid CDL license with passenger transport endorsement.
• 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.

Odle Management is proud to operate Job Corps Centers throughout the U.S. and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, child-birth or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, family care status, veteran status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Odle Management makes reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities to apply for employment. Contact Human Resources at 412-441-8700 to request a reasonable accommodation.

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