Youth Program Officer 2/Recreation

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is seeking internal ADJC
employees/applicants who are passionate about their profession and who will be
committed to making a difference in the lives of Arizona’s underserved youth.
The Youth Program Officer 2 (Recreation) will work under the direction of the
Youth Program Supervisor at our Adobe Mountain School. This position is
accountable for maintaining safety and security for all youth and staff.
Additionally, this position is responsible for managing and leading recreational
programs and activities to include athletics and physical fitness.

Requirements

• Knowledge of rules and regulations, policies and procedures, programs and activities established by the agency
• Knowledge of state juvenile justice system
• Knowledge of developmental needs
• Knowledge of dynamics of human behavior and crisis intervention
• Knowledge of group social activities
• Knowledge of facilities and equipment used in a broad recreation program
• Skills in assessing needs of youth
• Skills in providing constructive social adjustment programs
• Skills in techniques and methods of rehabilitation
• Skills in recreational programs/activities
• Skills in interpersonal relationships
• Skills in verbal and written communication
• Ability to interpret and apply Federal and State laws, rules and regulations, and Agency’s policies and procedures governing the security, care and treatment of youth
• Ability to effectively communicates with youth and coworkers
• Ability to analyze situations and take effective actions
• Ability to motivate and maintain youth interests in recreational programs and activities
• Ability to teach/demonstrate proper techniques for athletic and sports activities
• Ability to use the appropriate agency restraint techniques
• Ability to work in extreme heat
• Ability to adhere to a daily schedule and follow expected guidelines
• Ability to act quickly and calmly to emergency situations
• Ability to recognize non-verbal communication
• Ability to be a “self-starter” and work independently to ensure recreation tasks are accomplished consistently
• Ability to continuously strive to make improvements to work performance
• REQUIRED: Lifeguard and Certified Pool Operator Certification or the ability to obtain the certification within six months of hire.
• Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license records checks.
• Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a comprehensive background investigation.
• Current State of Arizona employees: In order to be considered for this position, it requires acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not have been issued a letter of suspension or have been involuntarily demoted within one year preceding this job posting close date, and have an overall rating of “meets expectations” or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a Youth Corrections Officer; or two years of experience working with juveniles in a human/social services field; with a Letter of Recommendation signed by the direct supervisor and up-line manager.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, teaches and officiates flag football, basketball, aquatics, weight training, softball, volleyball, etc.
• Plans, implements and officiates special events
• Develops, monitors and evaluates recreational programs
• Utilizes verbal and no-verbal physical intervention strategies
• Supervises youth who use the aquatic area
• Develop, monitor and evaluate recreation activities
• Instruct “new” recreation staff on the various sports programs
• Ensures all recreation equipment and facilities are maintained in a clean, safe and orderly condition and orders all recreation equipment
• Ensures unit staff are in proper position during all recreation classes and activities
• Attends required agency training
• Performing other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.42 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Wellness Plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees