Recreation Specialist

Bizzell; Guthrie (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A management and consulting firm is seeking a Recreation Specialist in Guthrie, Oklahoma, to develop and supervise a variety of leisure-time activities for students. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational, communication, and time management skills, along with an Associate’s degree and relevant experience. Responsibilities include planning recreational services, overseeing activities, and maintaining safety standards. This role requires flexibility, including evening and weekend availability, and aims to foster student engagement and employability through diverse programming.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one to two years of related experience and/or training.
• One year of related experience working with youth and young adults.
• Valid State Driver’s License and Commercial Driver’s License Class B CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct leisure-time activities for students.
• Plan and organize department’s recreational services.
• Maintain equipment and supplies for activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of recreational activities

Education

Associate of Arts Degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Bizzell is a management and consulting firm with a mission to improve lives and accelerate positive change. We deliver award-winning services to a diverse portfolio of clients to help build healthy, secure, and sustainable communities across the globe. Bizzell’s multi-disciplinary team works in health solutions, workforce innovation, managed services, and global programs. Specifically, they offer expertise in program management, research and evaluation, communication and outreach, training and technical assistance, policy analysis, and development.

At Bizzell, we are passionate about the work that we do and about the people we positively impact. Our vision, mission, and goals truly reflect our desire to make a real difference in this world. We want to work with people that share the same values, and we are hoping this could be you!

Bizzell is seeking a Recreation Specialist who will be responsible for developing, conducting, and supervising/chaperoning a wide variety of leisure-time activities for all students. This position will require the Recreation Specialist to be available evenings and weekends.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists with work involved in planning, organizing, and carrying out the department’s total recreational services.
• Explain and demonstrate the uses of supplies and equipment, and the techniques and procedures used in the activity sessions.
• Exercises professional judgment and responsibility in the conduct of the special activities.
• Administers a well-rounded program of diversified activities in the assigned recreation component.
• Submits all supply needs, giving suggested source of supply to supervisor.
• Keeps a daily record of attendance in the assigned recreational activities, arts and crafts, movies, weight room, intramurals, etc.
• Maintains discipline, cleanliness, and inventory control in assigned areas.
• Posts schedules of monthly activities and special events.
• Submit a schedule of special activities for the upcoming month to the supervisor on the last Wednesday of each month.
• Submits a list of monthly off-Center cultural activities and other events, which will be placed on the upcoming month’s calendar of off-center trips.
• Maintains a stocked first aid kit in an assigned area where it is clearly visible and accessible.
• Maintains recreational equipment.
• Assists in the recruitment of volunteers and supervises and gives direction to any volunteer personnel assigned to the recreation area.
• Projects a positive self-image and encourages enthusiastic participation in recreation programs.
• Chaperones and directs off-Center trips and ensures necessary funds are available for the trips.
• Submits time sheets and other reports timely and according to Center policy.
• Assists with and trains student leaders according to Center policy.
• Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) Bizzell policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
• Demonstrates and abides by The Bizzell Group’s core values and operating principles.
• Models, mentors, and monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
• Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
• Participates in PRH-mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Adobe Acrobat, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word).
• Extensive knowledge in the field of recreational activities (i.e., art and craft, games, sports, arts, and crafts, etc.).

Education and Experience:

• Associate of Arts Degree, preferably in a related field.
• Minimum of one to two years of related experience and/or training. One-year of related experience working with youth and young adults.
• Valid State Driver’s License; valid Commercial Driver’s License Class B CDL with passenger endorsements.
• Lifeguard certificate preferred.

Other Duties as Assigned:

This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position, nor will these requirements be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations.

Equal Opportunities:

Bizzell is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.