Recreation Manager Job Listing at Eckerd Connects in Albany, GA (Job ID 10243)

Description

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.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits: 

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PTO Exchange

Average Annual Salary: $46,000

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• The Recreation Manager reports to the Social Development Director and is a salaried, exempt position.
• The Recreation Manager is responsible for the operation and direction of the recreation/non-vocational program and assigned staff.
• The Recreation Manager supervises all recreation programs staff, ensuring that students receive instruction in safety aspects of all activities, i.e., water safety, athletic field safety, etc. Conducts in-service staff training sessions as needed.
• Formulates and recommends new or revised recreation/non-vocational and leisure-learning activities to the Social Development Director.
• Maintains ongoing community contacts with directors of recreational facilities to create a favorable impression, develop rapport and increase recreational and social opportunities for students.

Qualifications:  

• Associates degree preferred
• Three (3) years of experience in supervising recreation/non- vocational programs, including athletics, sports, arts and crafts, music, and drama preferred.
• Prefer experience working with disadvantaged youth.
• Valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record preferred.
• Prefer a CDL with passenger transport endorsement.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

Additional Requirements: Knowledge of a variety of recreation/non-vocational activities. Ability   to   obtain and    maintain CPR/FirstAid/AED certification. Ability to communicate effectively and relate to the trainee population. Ability to inspire and motivate trainees. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Excellent organizational skills. Position requires an ability to operate office equipment. In addition, an individual must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments. 

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Our Program Location:
Turner Job Corps
2000 Turner Corps Rd
Albany, GA 31705

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Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact adarequest@eckerd.org.  Relay Services Dial 711.

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Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.