Position Description

Title: Recreation Specialist (REC) - ELP

Location: On-site El Paso

Job Summary:

The Recreation Specialist is responsible for providing administrative recreation services (indoor and outdoor) to the children assigned to the Fort Bliss children's residential facility. The Recreation Specialist is responsible for ensuring the youth receive age-appropriate physical exercise and other recreational activities. They will ensure contractual requirements and client expectations are met at the on-site residential facility.

Reports to:

LTSI Emergency Response Program Manager

Principle Accountabilities:

• Plans and organizes recreation activities
• Explains and demonstrates proper technique and use of all recreational equipment, including the enforcement of safety rules and regulations.
• Inspects recreation area for cleanliness and safety.
• Conducts weekly safety training sessions with recreation orderlies and clerks.
• Checks all participants in and out of the recreational facility.
• Maintains recreation department records.
• Orders, maintains, and schedules the repair of all recreation department equipment.
• Understands group dynamics, promotes and maintains a positive peer group culture.
• Provides coverage of r assigned staff when needed.
• Responsible for adhering to all ORR regulations, policies and procedures, as well as, other applicable regulations.
• Provides reports to managers as required.

Other Duties:

• Performs duties in a safe manner. Follows the corporate and HHS shelter safety policy. Participates and supports safety meetings, training and goals. Ensures safe operating conditions within area of responsibility.
• Encourages co-workers to work safely. Identifies close calls and/or safety concerns to supervisory personnel. Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Assists in active implementation of company initiatives to ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), and other mandated regulations/standards.

Experience & Education:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• High School Diploma, Bachelors in Education preferred.
• Must demonstrate experience training and leading others and adapting to diverse situations.
• Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized, and have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required.

Experience & Education:

• 2-years of experience in physical education or other related field.

Physical Requirements:

• Must read, write, and communicate in conversational Spanish
• Must be able to sit for more than 8 hours per day
• Must be willing to work overtime if necessary
• Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry up to 10 feet
• Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders
• Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear
• Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation
• Clean Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) or child protective services check
• Must complete Urine Drug Screen

Laredo Technical Services, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and or any other characteristic protected by law. Position is contingent upon contract award.