Why Job Corps? Imagine a career where your success is measured by the progress of those you serve, aspiring young students.
You can inspire others to realize their full potential, achieve their goals, and maximize their abilities at Oneonta Job Corps.
Our team is committed to making a difference, one amazing student at a time.
We invite you to do the same in this exciting role.
What is Job Corps? Job Corps is the country's most extensive nationwide residential career training program and has been operating for over 50 years.
The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24, complete their high school education, it trains them for meaningful careers and assists them with obtaining employment.
Job Corps has trained and educated over two million individuals since 1964.
Oneonta Job Corps offers training in the medical trades (Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, and Medical Administrative Assistant), Automobile trades (Auto Body and Auto Technician), Construction Trades (Tile Setting, Cement Mason, and Electrical), and our advanced trades (Overhead Line, Rural Underground Distribution, SMART Meter, and our Drone Program).
Position Available: Recreation Specialist
We are seeking a full-time, Recreation Specialist, who provides recreational and leisure time activities to support our mission, by giving our students a higher level of confidence, emotional and mental stability, optimism, and independence.
You will ensure students attain a proper balance in their lives between academics, vocational training, and recreational activities.
Our facility offers an impressive weight room, arts and crafts room, and basketball/volleyball courts, as well as allowing for off-center recreational activities such as hiking, paintball, and photography.
The sky is the limit as to what special talent you may offer and share with our students!
Educational Requirements:
High School Diploma, or G.
E.
D.
, and 1-year experience working with youth.
Compensation is based on experience, as well as licensing, and certification.
The candidate must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Water Safety Certification is preferred.
Must possess or obtain a CDL Class B Driver's License with passenger endorsement within three months of hire - training is provided.
Have or acquire Water Safety Certification.
Benefits:
Company Paid Premiums for Medical Coverage (Employee only) and reduced rates for Family Coverage.
Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, 401K Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Additional Life Insurance, and Other Add-Ons.
Paid vacation and sick time (2 weeks each, which you will accrue as you work), 12 Paid Holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas are two-day holidays)
Free access to our Weight and Cardio Rooms, and low-cost meals from our dining hall ($3.
00 per meal) daily.
Oneonta Job Corps provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.