WHO WE ARE

The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan's largest county. We are 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 Detroit, our largest city and the automotive capital of the world, Wayne County offers a diversified economy and high standards for our residents' quality of life. Our history is rich and we take pride in being one of the most diverse communities that values culture, arts, and world-class amenities.

Wayne County provides leadership that ensures the County operates efficiently, effectively, and responsibly. We provide transparently while building a stronger County inclusive of collaborations, innovation, and a clear focus on serving our residents.

JOB SUMMARY

The Recreation Leader is responsible for recreational activities at the Juvenile Detention Facility. The Recreation Leader 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 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.
• Responsible for ensuring youth safety during sports and group activities.
• Ensure recreational activities as established by the state of Michigan licensing regulation.
• Responsible for the supervision and custodial care of a group of youths participating in Wayne County activities as part of the Juvenile Detention Facility (JDF) program.
• Responsible for the oversight of the behavior management system and merit distribution.
• Participate in the care and wellbeing of residents.
• Supervise and instruct youth in activities.
• Cooperate with the Family Independence Agency and internal investigations regarding activities within the JDF.
• Perform other duties related to the job description, as assigned.

Qualifications

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 Condition
• 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.