Recreational Activities Specl

OSB; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 3,116 - 37,398; Full time

Job summary

The Oklahoma School for the Blind (OSB) in Muskogee, OK is seeking a Recreational Activities Specialist to plan, organize, and supervise leisure-time and physical education for students. You will coordinate activities, outings, and transportation, and ensure safety and accessibility for visually impaired students.

Essential duties include teaching activities, supervising coaches, maintaining equipment and facilities, and collaborating with staff to foster teamwork and personal development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of recreational, athletic and group work principles and techniques.
• Understanding of the fundamentals and rules of common sports.
• Knowledge of first aid treatment techniques.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing; conduct group activities.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and conducts leisure-time and physical education activities and events with prepared equipment.
• Directs group activities to develop 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.
• Participates in maintenance, procurement and selection of equipment and facilities for programs.

Skills

Recreational knowledge

Athletic knowledge

Group work principles

First aid

Oral communication

Group activities

Written communication

Education

One year experience in community service or recreational program

Job description

## Recreational Activities SpeclApplylocations: Muskogee Countytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition id: JR62409**Job Posting Title**Recreational Activities Specl**Agency**805 DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES**Supervisory Organization**Dept Rehabilitation Services–Oklahoma School For The Blind**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.**Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)****Full/Part-Time**Full time**Job Type**Regular**Compensation**Monthly Salary Range: Monthly Annual Level I (Pay band E) $3,116.56 $37,398.72**Job Description**# **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.# **Level Descriptor**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.# **Special Requirements**Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.# **Additional Job Description****Position is located at Oklahoma School for the Blind (OSB) in Muskogee.****Essential Functions:** Position provides instruction and supervision in a recreational environment for blind and visually impaired students. Plans and organizes activities, outings and provides transportation for students.Applicant must be willing to perform all job-related travel. Trial period (if applicable) is required.**Background Check:** The Department of Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent upon a successful criminal background check.**Method of Application: *Applicants without previous state service, with previous state service but not currently employed by a state agency*** *must apply though the Workday on-line **External Listings** applicant system* *(*State of Oklahoma Careers (myworkdayjobs.com)).***Current State of Oklahoma employees*** *must apply through the Workday on-line* ***Internal Listings*** *applicant system* *(*Find Jobs - Internal State of Oklahoma - Workday (myworkday.com)) For questions regarding specific duties or details of this job, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].