Recreation Supervisor - Atlanta YDC - College Park, GA (NSC) - State of Georgia : Job Details

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, instructs or train clients and/or students in a specific area of assignment as part of an evidence-based recreation program that includes an organized agenda of practical and workforce readiness instruction.

Job Specific Duties:

* Under general supervision, instructs youth with an evidence base 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 ( monthly recreation and leisure activity schedules).

* Adapts instructional methods and materials to meet the youth varying needs, abilities, and interests.

* Conducts recreational activities form the evidence base program with the goals of teaching decision making, improving physical fitness, offering leisure options and teaching social skills.

* Counsel and instructs youth in the habits of daily living and social routines.

* Oversees/supervise 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.

* Plan and coordinates a comprehensive evidence base program for the facility population.

* Maintains daily records of service delivery in a recreation and leisure log books.

* 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.

* Ensure that coverage is in place to deliver recreation and leisure to all youth daily.

* Participate 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.

* Develop monthly and out of school recreation & leisure schedules.

* Responsible for preparing requisition for recreation and leisure supplies (replacing supplies as needed).

* Conduct quarterly inventories of the recreation and leisure supplies.

* Assist with PBIS events and activities (when applicable).

* Attends meetings as required.

* Conduct monthly recreation staff meetings

* Attend facility managing team meetings as needed to aid in recreation support of the youth (special needs)

* Assist with facility accreditation process in the area of recreation services (when applicable).

Minimum Qualifications:

* 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:

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess two or more of the following:

* 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.

Additional Information:

May be required to work some evenings, weekends and holidays.

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DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Associate's degree in area of assignment from an accredited college or university OR Vocational/Technical degree in area of assignment from an 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.

Additional Information

* Agency Logo: Requisition ID: EDU08VG

* Number of Openings: 1

* Advertised Salary: $30,700.42

* Shift: Day Job

* Posting End Date: Dec 11, 2024