Recreation Specialist, full-time Sunday-Thursday
Career Systems Development Corporation
Posted Aug 29, 2026
Description
Description:<br /><p><strong>Interested in making a difference in young adults’ lives between the ages of 16-24? If so we may have the perfect job for you.</strong></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>(San Jose) Job Corps</strong> is a government-funded, no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps socioeconomically disadvantaged youth. We strive to fulfill this mission by following our <strong>Core </strong></p><p><strong>Values</strong> of <em>Safety, Individual Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Growth and Commitment.</em></p><p><br /></p><p>Come and surround yourself with talented and professional individuals who have also taken the next step of making a difference in someone’s life.</p><p><br /></p><p>You would not only have a great and dedicated team to work with, but you may also be eligible to take advantage of a comprehensive benefits plan which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Schedule: Sunday: 11am-8pm, Monday to Thursday: 1:15pm-10:!5pm</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>Job Summary: Responsible for the recreation/non-vocational activities of assigned students. </p><p>Duties/Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Assists students in adjusting to Center life to enhance student retention by providing supervision, behavior modification, counseling, and by acting as a positive role model and mentor.</li><li>Conducts daily checks of assigned work area to ensure the Safety of all students. Documents and reports on all Facility / Safety related issues.</li><li>Ensures that student needs are met in a timely professional manner with the highest degree of customer service in mind.</li><li>Adheres to all PRH and CSD policies and procedures, and the Center Operating Procedures.</li><li>Prepares reports and forms and documents in CIS case notes and files observations of student’s behavior, performance, notable information or events, and progress towards achieving goals and objectives.</li><li>Maintains confidentiality but reports significant events or situations immediately through approved channels to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of students and staff, and to ensure that required reporting occurs, and that students receive emergency services as needed.</li><li>Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to students in the event of injury, illness, or emotional trauma.</li><li>May conduct required Student Committee meetings within the Department.</li><li>May provide training to students on appropriate use of equipment, such as fitness equipment.</li><li>May participate in Center HEALS program.</li><li>May present Recreation Overview to new students during CPP. </li><li>Ensures equipment and assigned work areas are clean and maintained in accordance with Center, CSD, and DOL standards, including conducting quarterly property counts, submitting property relocation requests, may serve as a property custodian, and submits maintenance requests as needed.</li><li>Organizes, conducts, and directs recreation/non-vocational activities.</li><li>Supervises student recreation/non-vocational activities on and off center</li><li>Assists in the planning and formulation of student recreation/avocational activities with special emphasis on the safety aspects of each activity.</li><li>May participate in Evening & Weekend studies programming. </li><li>Work with SGA members in operation of the Student Store/Canteen. </li><li>Involvement in the process of SCA Executive Board Members election. </li><li>Participate in the Centers HEALS programming and the year to year initiatives. </li><li>May order supplies and equipment.</li><li>Instructs assists and encourages the students’ participation in recreation/avocational equipment.</li><li>Coaches or supervises various sports activities.</li><li>May conduct water safety training and supervise swimming and watersport activities (Lifeguard Certification Required).</li><li>Can lead larger recreational trips including bus trips (CDL required).</li><li>Provide ongoing feedback to SGA members regarding performance and engagement in SGA & Leadership.</li><li>Supervise SGA coordinated/sponsored events.</li><li>Promote SGA sponsored activities and initiatives.</li><li>Recruit potential SGA members and coordinate incentive/team building opportunities for Student Government.</li><li>Coordinate and promote evening leadership programs including consistent extended training opportunities for student leaders.</li><li>Coordinate and implement monthly evening leadership curriculum.</li><li>Facilitate evening leadership class.</li><li>Liaison with outside partners & center staff to coordinate guest speakers for extended leadership training.</li><li>Advise trainees in creating and maintaining student-run clubs.</li><li>Support students in promotion of evening clubs.</li><li>Attends required staff training sessions as required.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p> </p><p>#SD</p><p>#schooljobs #recreationspecialist </p><br /><br />Requirements:<br /><p>Qualifications:</p><p>Minimum: Associates degree or one-year related experience working with youth.</p><p>Preferred: Bachelor’s degree. Must obtain and maintain lifeguard certification. A CDL bus driver’s license. Experience as a coach, arts & crafts, performing arts.</p><p>Knowledge: Must obtain and maintain current CPR/First Aid Certification. Must possess a valid State driver’s license. Ability to obtain a CDL within 6 months of DOH. Knowledge of various recreation/avocation activities. Ability to effectively relate to student population. Ability to motivate students. High energy level; enthusiastic.</p><p><br /></p><p>#SD</p><p><br /></p><p> </p><br /><br /><br /><p><strong>Compensation details:</strong> 25.44-25.44 Hourly Wage</p><br /><br /><br /><br /><p>PI375d87c26125-37961-41244073</p>
Requirements
- RN
- DO
- PA
- MPH
Benefits
- Dental
- Vision
- Pto
- Training