Recreational Activities Specl

State-of-Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grand River Dam Authority in Oklahoma is seeking a dedicated recreation and physical education professional to plan, organize, and conduct leisure-time activities in a hospital, institution, or school setting.

You will supervise and coach indoor and outdoor events, teach physical education and hygiene, manage equipment, and ensure safety and order during recreation periods, with a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of recreational, athletic and group work principles.
• Understanding of first aid techniques and safety procedures.
• Ability to supervise and instruct groups during activities.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and conducts leisure-time activities and schedules events.
• Directs group activities to foster teamwork, communication and cooperation.
• Supervises and coaches indoor and outdoor athletic events.
• Teaches physical education and related hygiene topics.
• Manages equipment and materials for recreational programs.

Skills

Recreational knowledge

Group activity leadership

First aid knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physical education or related field

Job description

Full/Part-Time: Full timeJob Type: RegularRegular Compensation: 15.78

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: 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: 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.