Recreation Program Manager Jobs in Massachusetts

Shriver Job Corps Center provides students aged 16-24 with free hands-on vocational training and the opportunity to earn their High School Diploma or Equivalent. Our academic and career training programs are accredited and lead to national industry-recognized credentials. 

Our 21-acre campus is nestled away minutes off of Route 2 in Devens, MA. We service between 200 and 300 students at any given time with rolling admissions weekly. Most students reside on campus, while some commute daily. Our staff value the student experience and often cite the personal impact of what we do as a major factor of employment satisfaction. In addition, we have amenities that are open for staff to utilize such as a gym, basketball courts, full-service cafeteria, and more as well as full benefits packages offered to eligible employees.

Job Description

• 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.
• Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data.
• 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.
• Assist with dormitory coverage and student transportation, as needed.
• 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.
• Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Schedule

• Saturday-Tuesday, 5:00 PM-10:00 PM

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associates of Arts Degree or 1-year related experience working with middle and/or high school youth.
• Experience as an athletic coach, afterschool program counselor, and/or camp counselor highly preferred. 
• Must possess a valid in-State Driver’s License and meet Company insurability requirements. 
• 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.
• Support and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Important applicant information: While many states, including Massachusetts, have legalized marijuana for medical and recreational use, it remains classified as an illegal controlled substance under federal law, specifically the Controlled Substances Act. We are a federal contractor and subject to DOL regulations which requires us to maintain a drug-free workplace and prohibit the use of federally illegal substances. This role is subject to pre- and post-employment drug screening.

About Adams and Associates 

The DOL contracts the administration of Shriver Job Corps to Adams and Associates, 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, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics 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 their 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.