Job Corps is a federally funded, residential vocational training program for socioeconomically disadvantaged youth aged 16-24, with over 120 locations across the U.S. (www.JobCorps.gov).
The Recreation Assistant/Lifeguard organizes, conducts, and supervises land and water recreation and leisure time activities.
Essential Functions
Assist Job Corps students to actively engage in a variety of recreation activities, field trips, sports programs, and leadership initiatives.
Oversees all water-related recreational activity both on center as well as during approved center field trips
Explains and enforces water rules, regulations, and policies to maintain order and ensure the safety of students; maintains accurate student accountability during water recreational activities.
Responds to emergencies and rescues swimmers in danger of drowning; performs first aid as needed; follows center safety reporting standards.
Transport students to recreational events using center vehicles as needed.
Maintain accountability of students during recreational events and enforce behavioral expectations.
Provide direct service and support to Job Corps students with and without disabilities.
Order and issue materials, supplies, films, and game equipment.
Develop and operates weekday and weekend game activities
Coach teams engaged in center-sponsored activities on- and off-center.
Provide opportunities for students in the creative arts.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience Minimum
Associate of arts degree or one year of related experience working with youth. Current CPR/First
Aid/AED certification. Current lifeguard certification. Excellent verbal, and written communication skills. High level of conflict-resolution skills. Effective relationship-building skills with students and staff. Information technology proficiency including MS Office. A valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record is required.
Preferred
Post-secondary degree and one year of experience in a recreational and/or sports program with a community-based organization, school, or similar environment.
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Why Our work Matters:
Strategix Management LLC (Strategix) is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Certified 8(a) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) management consulting firm with offices in Washington, DC. We focus on providing federal government agencies and other clients with innovative solutions to modernize how they do business and serve their constituents. Strategix has experienced exceptional growth across all practice areas by applying our team’s collective management consulting experience and by providing breakthrough solutions with superior client service. We are seeking talented professionals who are focused on innovation, servant-leadership, and real-world change to support and continue our rapid growth.
Our firm has partnered with some of the most influential commercial organizations and government agencies to provide mission critical and high priority solutions to the most challenging national and global issues. At Strategix, we listen to understand our customers' needs and deliver real solutions to imagine, safeguard and develop a more connected and healthier world.
Strategix Management LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Company Sponsored Benefits:
If you are a full-time employee, you will be eligible for Strategix's compensation package which currently includes health benefits from Kaiser Permanente. Our medical insurance currently includes nationwide HMO and POS (PPO equivalent) options ranging from Bronze to Platinum levels with an employer contribution of 70% and an employee contribution of 30% for the base plan. Our dental and vision insurance through Principal currently includes an employer contribution of 70% and an employee contribution of 30% for the respective corporate selected plans. The Company may from time to time, in its sole discretion, amend or terminate the benefits available to you and the Company’s other employees. You will be covered by worker’s compensation insurance, disability insurance and other governmental benefit programs as required by state law.
Additional benefits include:
· 401(k) with Immediate Company Match
· 2 weeks of Vacation Days per calendar year
· 40 Hours of Sick Leave
· 11 Paid Federal Holidays
· Life and Disability Insurance
· Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
· Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
· Critical Illness Insurance
· Accident Insurance