Recreation Advisor (Part-time) at Adams and Associates in Laurel, Maryland

Job Description:

About Woodland Job Corps Center

The Woodland Job Corps Center provides students with the opportunity to earn their High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), and hands-on training in the following areas: Electrical Wiring, Carpentry, Building Construction Technology, Culinary Arts, Advanced Training - Culinary Arts and Hotel & Lodging. We also assist students with job placement upon completion of their educational and career technical training.


About Adams and Associates

Adams and Associates is a 100% employee-owned company that is service-focused and outcome-driven. We began as a small business formed in 1990 with the sole mission of operating at-risk youth and children's programs for local, state, and federal governmental agencies. Today, we are one of the largest workforce providers involved in the federal Job Corps program!


Adams and Associates employs more than 2,000 staff members across the United States. Each year we provide academic, vocational training, and placement services to approximately 9,000 young people from ages 16 to 24 primarily in a residential setting. Our academic and career technical training programs are accredited and lead to national industry-recognized credentials.


At Woodland Job Corps, our goal is to help young individuals unlock their full potential by providing them with transformative education and career technical training. We are committed to creating a supportive and enriching environment that fosters personal and professional growth.


Responsible for working with Recreation team to provide students with a comprehensive and diverse recreation program. Promotes health and wellness through overseeing the recreation activities as outlined on the approved recreation schedule.


Responsibilities

• Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data.
• Assists with the supervision of a comprehensive and diverse recreation program.
• Coordinates recreation activities with CPP and Social Development to include evening programming.
• Coordinates recreation and leadership activities/programs with Center and local community resources.
• Ensures safe practices and program compliance within prescribed safety guidelines.
• Documents student participation and accountability during recreation activities.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and material and controls their use. Recommends purchase of specific equipment. Performs repairs on equipment as needed.
• Responsible for the overall appearance, condition and organization of the recreation department facilities.
• May oversee student recreation aide program.
• Produces quality work/assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner.
• Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards.
• Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines.
• Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities.
• Proactively maintains the skills required to perform job duties
• Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.
• Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population and positively
• influences student behavior. Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.
• Provides timely operational support for Center operations to ensure quality programs and services. Pursues improvement in Center operations to fulfill program objectives.
• Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and
• contributes meaning fully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. Provides quality and timely information to DOL/Company when requested.
• Effectively articulates thoughts and ideas. Identifies problems, analyzes causes and evaluates
• appropriate solutions prior to taking or recommending actions. Follows up to ensure
• prompt/appropriate action is taken and that problems are in fact corrected.
• Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students.
• Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager
• to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associates of Arts Degree or 1-year related experience working with youth.
• Must possess a valid in-State Driver's License and meet Company insurability requirements. CDL preferred.
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping and crouching. Demonstrates the ability to lift 40 pounds and / or the ability to assess the lift load in order to ask for necessary assistance.

"Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability." This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Apply Now