Recreational Activities Specl

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma through the Norman Veterans Home seeks a full-time Recreational Activities Specialist to plan and conduct leisure-time and physical education activities for residents and staff.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in physical education or related field, plus experience in directing community-based recreation programs. Night/weekend rotation may be required in some positions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical education, recreation, or a closely related field.
• A bachelor’s degree plus one year of related instructing/directing experience.
• Knowledge of recreational/athletic group work, sports rules, and first aid.
• Ability to conduct group activities, supervise and instruct others, and act in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and conducts leisure-time and physical education activities.
• Directs group activities to develop teamwork, communication and cooperation; maintains order.
• Supervises, coaches and instructs indoor and outdoor team events.
• Teaches physical education, hygiene, sanitation and good personal habits.
• Involves in equipment procurement and selection for programs.

Education

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

Job description

Job Posting Title

Recreational Activities Specl

Agency

650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Supervisory Organization

Norman 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.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

15.78

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 career level where incumbents will be assigned responsibilities at the full performance level for performing duties at all levels of complexity and may provide training and guidance to others in completing various recreational activities.

Education and Experience

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, 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 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.

Special Requirements

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. The Grand River Dam Authority has determined that some positions in this job family are 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.