Recreational Activities Specialist I

State of Oklahoma; Comanche (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma is seeking a Recreational Activities Specialist I to plan, organize and supervise leisure-time and physical education activities in a VA facility. You will lead group events, teach related skills and ensure equipment and safety standards are met. A CDL is required within 6 months of appointment, with safety-sensitive considerations noted.

Full-time position at Lawton/Ft. Sill Veterans Home, offering regular hours and a supportive team, plus opportunities to develop recreational

Qualifications

• One year of experience in instructing/directing a community service or recreational program; or in closely related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of recreational, athletic and group work principles and techniques; fundamentals and rules of common sports; and of first aid treatment techniques.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and conducts various leisure-time and physical education activities, prepares scheduled events and ensures required equipment and materials are in place.
• Directs group activities aimed at developing group interaction, teamwork, fairness, interpersonal communication and cooperation; maintains order during recreation periods.
• Supervises, coaches and instructs indoor and outdoor team and athletic events.
• Teaches physical education, hygiene, sanitation and good personal habits.

Skills

Group activities

Communication

First aid

English proficiency

Job description

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Job Posting Title

Recreational Activities Specialist I

Agency

650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Supervisory Organization

Lawton/Ft. Sill Veterans Home

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

USD $15.07/HR

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities related to planning, organizing, directing and conducting individual and group leisure-time and physical education activities in a hospital, institution or school.

Typical Functions

• 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.
• Participates in the maintenance, procurement and selection of athletic equipment, facilities, supplies and other materials for leisure-time activities and physical education programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of the position and agency operations.

Level Descriptor

Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.

This is the basic level of this job family where incumbents are assigned responsibilities for performing beginning level work under close supervision, in a training status to build their skills in planning and conducting recreational activities.

Education And Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of one year of experience in instructing/directing a community service or recreational program; or in closely related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Competencies

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 communicate orally; to conduct group activities; and to communicate effectively in writing.

Candidates must possess sufficient proficiency in the English language to perform the essential functions of the position.

Special Requirements

The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs requires successful applicants to any level to obtain and maintain a CDL within 6 months of appointment.

Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by63 O.S.

• 427.8.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.