On-Call Recreation Assistant

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and abides by Aleut Core Values and operating.
• Assists in organization and implementation of the 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}.
• Coaches intramural and/or varsity teams engaged in on- and off-center activities. 
• Assists trainees in fitness and weight training Instructing (DC) technique, what occurs after, replenish 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 DOL.
• Attends required staff training.
• Cultivate and maintain a climate on center that is free of harassment, intimidation, bullying and disrespect in order to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, 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:

• Associates of Arts degree or one (1) year of related experience working with youth.
• Prefer experience in a recreation/non-vocational.
• Valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record is required.
• CDL with passenger transport endorsement required.

Additional Requirements:

Knowledge of a variety of recreation/non-vocational activities.  Ability to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid/AED certification. Communicate effectively and relate to trainee population. Inspire and motivate trainees. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Operate office equipment. In addition, individual must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments.

Working Conditions:

This position involves frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, carrying, running, and driving. Occasionally position involves climbing, pushing, or pulling, squatting, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Applicant must be able to see, hear, and speak.

Environmental Demands:

Position requires ability to spend work time outside and indoors depending upon weather conditions; ability to withstand moderate noise levels, including voice levels 90% of work time; ability to work in high temperature settings during the summer months; and ability to work in low temperature se