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Recreation Program ManagerAs Immerse Arkansas expands in Central Arkansas, we are looking for a Recreation Program Manager who will lead and oversee the development, operations, and implementation of youth transformational experiences and other programming. They will supervise and lead the recreation staff, engage volunteers and partners, manage departmental budgets, and collaborate across programs to ensure that youth have the highest quality recreational programming possible and that they have the greatest chance of healing, growth, and transformation.Role DescriptionReporting to the Director of Growth & Transformation, the Recreation Program Manager will lead and support:Transformational Experiences and Programming - Design, lead, promote, and manage transformational experiences and other programming that changes the lives of youth, offers them opportunities to do things they've never done before, and engages them in learning critical life skills.Staff Supervision - Hire, manage, and mentor staff including Recreational Facilitators so that they are effective, aligned, and inspired to build and implement great programming for youth, eliminating distractions that might stand in the way of them spending time with youth.Cross Program Collaboration - Work across programs to ensure that programming is aligned, collaborative, and exactly what youth need as Transformational Experiences continue to grow across all programming.Team and Personal Development - Continually seek opportunities for growth, understanding, and balance to maintain health, both individually and as a member of the Immerse Arkansas team. Promote teamwork through collaboration, support, and communication.QualificationsAll employees will be thoroughly committed to Immerse's mission. The ideal candidate will embrace Immerse's values of with, worship, and relentless pursuit (visit our About Page to learn what this means). All candidates should have the following qualifications and experience:Education: Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Management, Social Work, Human Services, Healthcare or a related field with 5 years experience or a Masters Degree in a related field with at least 3 years experience.Experience: 5+ years of working with youth who are at-risk, homeless, runaway, or in foster care and at least 3 years managing people and programs in a non-profit setting or related setting.Strong organizational skills and ability to drive multiple simultaneous projects to completionStrong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking skills.Strong people skills. Able to form effective working relationships with a wide range of people.Strong visionary and implementation skills. Able to see something not yet created and know how to make something happen.Has a strong desire to walk with youth ages 14-18 no matter what they are going through.Is "hungry" to see youth heal.Wants to do "whatever it takes" to see youth and families succeed.Is emotionally humble and smart- has a high emotional intelligence.Have experience working with homeless transitional age youth and teens in foster care.Must demonstrate a commitment to the value of cultural competency.Must be able to lift 35 pounds.Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.Must be willing and able to travel within the assigned region on a daily basis.Must successfully complete a background check and drug screen.Must maintain current certification in CPR, First Aid, and other certifications as determined by the program.Must be available evenings, weekends and on-call as assigned, during identified days.Must be willing to work onsite as this is not a remote position.OverviewJob Type: Full TimeWork Location: Little RockAbout Immerse ArkansasImmerse Arkansas was founded in 2010 with the mission of helping transform youth from crisis into overcomers. The nonprofit organization serves youth between the ages of 14 and 24, whose past trauma and challenges have created barriers to becoming independent, healthy, successful adults.Immerse Arkansas works with youth and families to address the underlying trauma resulting from abuse or neglect. We believe that when we surround youth from crisis with unconditional relationships, a vision for their restored future, and tools that anticipate their needs and dreams, we create a climate for healing, growth, and transformation.Immerse is a collaboration of redemptive innovators who pair ambitious faith with strategy in all pursuits, especially anything labeled as "impossible." We're hungry for healing for all, and we're especially interested in those who have been counted out. We are looking for someone who fits that description to lead one of our programs working directly with youth from crisis ages 14-24. The Recreation Program Manager is a full-time, salaried on-site position.To applyTo apply, please send your resume and cover letter to mfinnie@immersearkansas.org with "Recreation Program Manager" as the subject line of the email.

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