GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Analyze, coordinate, supervise, and manage all programs aimed at develop participant’s skills necessary to balance the fundamental aspects of their emotional, physiological and healthy eating habits. In addition, provide experiences in sports and recreation for comprehensive youth development.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, or Recreation and Sports from an accredited university.
• One (1) year of related experience.
• Administrative — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
• Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Therapy and counseling — Knowledge of the principles, methods and procedures for the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for professional orientation and guidance.
• Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
• Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems — analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Data or Information Analysis — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down the information or data into separate parts.
• Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. The position may require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. May reach above shoulder height or below the waist and lift as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday must be able to lift 15 pounds and use proper lifting techniques.
• Works in a dynamic environment with children and young people, which can vary as necessary. It is continually transported from one place to another.
• Standing or sitting and speaking or listening are regularly required. Ability to use common office equipment such as computers, facsimiles, printers, calculators, etc. You are frequently required to drive motor vehicles.

TASKS AND DETAILED WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Supervise and coordinate programs, sports, and recreational activities.
• Support, develop, and manage programs and services in schools, organizations, agencies, and communities.
• Refer, if necessary, those participants who need counseling and guidance or will offer the same.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as required.
• Will make good use of sports equipment and maintain an inventory of it.
• Coordinate educational, recreational, and cultural activities aimed at the development of emotional, physiological, and healthy eating habits.
• Manage summer program activities.
• Implement nutrition and physical health programs.
• Implement the contractual requirements of the various assigned funding sources.
• Perform any other task requested by the supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority and skill of personnel.
• Provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Identify the developmental needs of others, developing formal educational or training initiatives, such as, coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Confer with personnel, to coordinate work activities, resolve employee grievances, or identify and review resources needed.
• Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules
• Recommend or initiate personnel actions, such as hires, promotions, transfers, discharges, or disciplinary measures.