Recreation & Wellness Coordinator

okgov; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, Norman Veterans Home, is seeking a Recreational Activities Specialist to plan, organize and conduct leisure-time and physical education activities for residents. You will prepare events, ensure equipment is on hand and promote active participation and well-being.

Responsibilities include directing group activities to foster teamwork, supervising indoor/outdoor events, teaching hygiene and good personal habits, and contributing to procurement of

Qualifications

• Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation, recreational therapy, or a closely related field; or a bachelor's degree and one year of experience in instructing/directing a community service or recreational program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of recreational, athletic and group work principles and techniques; of the fundamentals and rules of common sports; and of first aid treatment techniques.
• Ability is required to conduct group activities; to supervise and instruct; to judge a situation accurately and adopt an effective course of action; and to act quickly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Some positions may require shift work on rotating basis, including nights, weekends and holidays as called upon to staff 24/7 electric generating plant. Some positions may require a Class A CDL.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and conducts various leisure-time and physical education activities, prepares scheduled events and insures that required equipment and other materials are in place.
• Plans and directs group activities aimed at developing appropriate group interaction behavior, a sense of team work and fairness, interpersonal communication skills and cooperation and ensures that order and discipline are maintained during recreation periods.
• Supervises, coaches and instructs indoor and outdoor team and athletic events.
• Teaches physical education, hygiene, sanitation and good personal habits.
• Participants in the maintenance, procurement and selection of athletic equipment, facilities, supplies and other materials for leisure-time activities and physical education programs.

Skills

Recreational activities

Team sports

First aid

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation, recreational therapy, or related field

Job description

The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, Norman Veterans Home, is seeking a Recreational Activities Specialist to plan, organize and conduct leisure-time and physical education activities for residents. You will prepare events, ensure equipment is on hand and promote active participation and well-being.

Responsibilities include directing group activities to foster teamwork, supervising indoor/outdoor events, teaching hygiene and good personal habits, and contributing to procurement of