Position Summary

Responsible for the administration and management of the Recreation Department including operations, training, and supervision, to ensure a wide variety of activities are available for all students to enhance mental and physical health, and provide time to practice communication skills, to demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviors, and to work and participate in groups.

Essential Functions

1. Implement a recreation program in collaboration with center management to ensure students understand the relationship between physical health and employability and have the opportunity to improve their health and communication skills through recreation.

2. Supervise the work and coordinate the activities of assigned staff and provide training as needed.

3. Develop and maintain a calendar of recreational activities and events with input from the student body and publish on a regular basis.

4. Recruit and train qualified recreation staff members and provide coaching and discipline in compliance with corporate policies.

5. Conduct periodic surveys of student recreational interests and participation, and use the information gathered in planning recreational activities.

6. Oversee the center water safety training program, ensuring that all students receive a documented, swimming proficiency test prior to engaging in water activities; all new students receive a swimming proficiency test upon enrollment if a pool is located on center; all students are shown the water safety video upon enrollment; and ensure that all water-related activities are supervised by a certified lifeguard.

7. Network with the community to participate in events such as service learning, intramurals, and other sporting events that promote a positive program image.

8. Provide, organize, conduct, and supervise a variety of fitness and leisure activities open to all students.

9. Provide educational activities and materials to all students that support regular physical activity, nutrition, and achieving a healthy weight.

10. Lead and participate in center events and committees that promote healthy lifestyles, mindfulness, and teambuilding skills.

11. Collaborate with various departments to promote fellowship and improve the staff and student rapport.

12. Provide individualized weight management programming and/or counseling.

13. Provide ongoing monitoring of the overall recreation program and implement enhancements in collaboration with center management.

14. Ensure that all students participating in organized contact or rigorous sports (e.g., football, basketball, boxing, and running) are medically cleared by a health professional prior to participating. Assign qualified staff members to be present at all rigorous physical activities and/or contact sports.

15. Use discretion and judgement to resolve student issues to promote student retention.

16. Assign recreational staff to transport students to recreation events as needed.

17. May utilize GSA vehicles to transport students to off-site activities.

18. Ensure adequate transportation is available on-site in case of emergencies during all center-sponsored organized sports.

19. Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property and adhere to safety practices.

20. Participate in department meetings and all mandated PRH and Strategix training.

21. Promote a harassment-free environment.

22. Utilize information systems and handle student data in strict adherence to Job Corps and Strategix policies to protect student’s personally identifiable information (PII) and reduce network security threats.

23. Adhere to and model Strategix servant leadership culture values: Honor Others, Inspire Vision, Choose Integrity, People First, Balance Focus with Flexibility, Serve with Humility, and Innovate and Disrupt.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum

Bachelor of arts degree with an emphasis in Recreation and/or sports management and three years of related experience working with youth, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification. Excellent verbal, and written communication skills. High level of conflict resolution skills. Effective relationship-building skills with students and staff. Information technology proficiency including MS Office. Unless waived by management, a valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record is required.

Preferred

Bachelor’s in related field and four years of experience in a recreational and/or sports program with a community-based organization, school, educational or vocational program; certified lifeguard, and CDL in the state of employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate with or without notice. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning device and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outdoor weather conditions ranging from cool in Winter to extreme heat in the Summer and Fall months, and occasional poor air quality. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.

Why Our work Matters:

Strategix Management LLC (Strategix) is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Certified 8(a) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) management consulting firm with offices in Washington, DC. We focus on providing federal government agencies and other clients with innovative solutions to modernize how they do business and serve their constituents. Strategix has experienced exceptional growth across all practice areas by applying our team’s collective management consulting experience and by providing breakthrough solutions with superior client service. We are seeking talented professionals who are focused on innovation, servant-leadership, and real-world change to support and continue our rapid growth.

Our firm has partnered with some of the most influential commercial organizations and government agencies to provide mission critical and high priority solutions to the most challenging national and global issues. At Strategix, we listen to understand our customers' needs and deliver real solutions to imagine, safeguard and develop a more connected and healthier world.

Strategix Management LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Company Sponsored Benefits:

As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for Strategix’s compensation package including health benefits from CareFirst Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Our medical insurance includes nationwide POS (PPO equivalent) options ranging from Bronze to Platinum levels with an average employer contribution of 70% and an employee contribution of 30% for the base plan. Our dental and vision insurance includes an employer contribution of 75% and an employee contribution of 25% for the respective corporate selected plans.

Additional benefits include:

• 401(k) with Immediate Company Match

• 2 weeks of Vacation Days per calendar year

• 40 Hours of Sick Leave

• 11 Paid Federal Holidays

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Accident Insurance