Recreational Aide in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky at ACI Federal Inc

Position: Recreational Aide

Location: Great Onyx Job Corps - Mammoth Cave, KY

Job Type: Full-time, 40hrs/week, 3:30pm - 12:00am Wednesday - Sunday

About Great Onyx Job Corps Center

• Located in Mammoth Cave, KY

• Offers free housing, meals, and basic medical care to eligible students ages 16–24

• Provides training in high-growth industries such as construction, culinary arts, forestry conservation, welding, and office administration

• Operated by the U.S. Forest Service as part of the national Job Corps program

Position Overview

The Recreational Aide assists in providing leadership and guidance to students in a group living environment. This role promotes the development of positive social skills, stress relief techniques, employability skills, and workplace success habits through modeling appropriate behavior and positive intervention. The position requires initiative, interpersonal skill, and the ability to maintain order while encouraging student participation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on-site oversight of recreational activities for students of varying skill levels and backgrounds

• Ensure a safe, healthy atmosphere during recreational and physical fitness activities

• Schedule, coordinate, and supervise group activities (basketball, volleyball, softball, etc.), including reservations, transportation, and logistics

• Operate government vehicles to transport students to off-site activities

• Prepare facilities and ensure equipment and supplies are available for scheduled activities

• Participate in the Behavior Management System (BMS) and Student Code of Conduct (SCC) programs to reinforce proper conduct and appearance

• Meet with students to discuss challenges in recreational activities and provide practical guidance

• Instruct students on sportsmanship, team cooperation, and healthy interaction skills

• Submit monthly recreation and activity reports as required

• Ensure compliance with all safety rules and regulations

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required

• Completion of Defensive Driving Course and AgLearn course required

• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff

• Strong interpersonal skills to navigate potential conflicts with professionalism and calm demeanor

• Physical ability to participate in and supervise sports and fitness activities (standing, walking, running, lifting)

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates initiative and independence in carrying out assignments

• Skilled in maintaining order while encouraging participation

• Capable of handling hostile or resistant student interactions with professionalism

• Enthusiastic about promoting recreation as a tool for personal growth, teamwork, and employability skills