Snack Bar Operator Recreation Advisor

Description

Up to $1000 sign-on bonus!!
$16.20 minimum starting wage!

At the Earle C. Clements Job Corps Academy in Morganfield, Kentucky we provide at-risk students with the tools they need to be successful at no cost to them or their families.

Our team members enjoy:

• Competitive wages
• Affordable health, dental and prescription drug insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time.
• 11 paid holidays
• A chance to make a difference every day! 

Essential Duties:

• Reports to the recreation manager or designated supervisor.
• Assist with the effective operations of the student union snack bar.
• Responsible for monitoring and directing students engaged in center-sponsored recreational activities on- and off-center in compliance with government and management directives.
• Assist the manager, recreation in planning, implementing and coordinating a comprehensive and diversified program which will attract voluntary participation.
• Organize and supervise student participation in a variety of recreation activities.
• Conduct and coordinate recreation activities.
• Chaperone students to center recreation functions.
• Assist with monitoring of the student store.
• Operate and maintain DVD/video projection system and related equipment.
• Conduct activities for career preparation students that enhance student retention.
• Conduct activities with other departments on center to offer a variety of activities that meet the needs of all students.
• Conduct and monitor the center's "ROPES" program.
• Conduct PE classes.
• Assist in the evaluation of DVD/video offerings through student input and personal evaluation and make recommendations as necessary.
• Provide food for purchase by the student body.
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of facility; to include maintaining a high score from department of health.
• Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers.
• Ensure that each guest receives outstanding guest services by providing a guest friendly environment which includes greeting and acknowledging every guest, maintaining outstanding standards, solid product knowledge and all other components of guest services.
• Ensure appropriate merchandise stock levels, merchandise adjacencies and presentations, and ensure supplies are adequately stocked.
• Participate in Career Development Services System (COSS) by creating positive peer leadership and role modeling techniques through activities on and off center.
• Have a basic understanding of the MYPACE program and its role in a student's transition plan.
• Provide support as needed with an individual student's MYPACE plan follow through and activities.
• Assist with MYPACE activities/lessons as needed and appropriate.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area that models high standards for a work environment.
• Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers.
• Participate in student employability programs and activities.
• It is expected the incumbent will work overtime when directed to do so.
• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps' Zero Tolerance Policy.
• Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
• Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.
• Cultivate and maintain a climate on center which is free of harassment, intimidation and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.

 Requirements:

• This specific posting is for a person to work in the snack bar in the student union.
• Hours may include nights/weekends
• Associate of Arts degree preferred or one year recreation experience or verified voluntary experience. Experience with youth, excellent written and verbal communications skills and computer proficiency required.
• Commercial driver's license preferred.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.