Recreation Leader 1 en Wayne County Government

The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan's first and largest County! Home to 34 cities and nine townships; from Rockwood to Livonia, from Sumpter Township to the Grosse Pointes, each community in Wayne County offers residents and businesses a unique blend of opportunity to live, work, play and raise families.

Headquartered in beautiful Downtown Detroit, our largest city and the automotive capital of the world, Wayne County Government offers a diversified economy and high standards for our residents' quality of life. With a history rich in culture, arts and diverse communities, Wayne County takes pride in its promotion of diversity, inclusion and equity, not only through its residents but also through its employees.

Becoming a part of the Wayne County team means that you are driven, ambitious and ready to have a positive impact on the community.

Job Summary

The Recreation Leader 1 is responsible for recreational activities at the Juvenile Detention Facility. The Recreation Leader 1 promotes and supervises activities such as sports, organized games, special projects, events, crafts and entertainment, while ensuring the safety and interest of the youth. The Recreation Leader 1 provides direct care assistance and performs other related duties within the Operations Department, as needed.

Required Tasks

• Schedule, supervise, and implement recreational programs for youth residents.
• Manage recreational programs.
• Oversee a variety of special projects and events, crafts and entertainment.
• Ensure youth safety during sports and group activities.
• Ensure recreational activities as established by the state of Michigan licensing regulation.
• Supervise and provide custodial care of a group of youths participating in Wayne County activities as part of the Juvenile Detention Facility (JDF) program.
• Oversee the behavior management system and merit distribution.
• Cooperate with the Family Independence Agency and internal investigations regarding activities within the JDF.
• Perform other duties related to the job description, as assigned.

Educational Experience

• Associates degree OR equivalent credit hours in Recreation, Physical Education, or related field

Experience Requirements

• One (1) year post-degree professional experience organizing and monitoring recreational activities of youth 18 years of age and younger.

Special Conditions

• Applicants must receive clearance to work in a childcaring institution via the Children's Protective Services History Review and Central Registry review. Candidates that have lived outside of the State of Michigan must provide clearance from that State.