Youth Recreation & Wellness Coordinator

Oklahoma Ag; Tecumseh (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The Office of Juvenile Affairs is seeking a Recreational Activities Specialist to supervise athletic events and oversee recreation periods at the Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center in Tecumseh, OK. The role focuses on planning and directing leisure-time activities and maintaining a safe, orderly environment for youth.

The ideal candidate will have experience in planning recreational activities, strong interpersonal communication, and the ability to work with at-risk youth.

Qualifications

• Level I requires 1 year of experience in instructing/directing a community service or recreational program or equivalent.
• Level II requires a bachelor’s degree in physical education, recreation, recreational therapy, or related field, or a bachelor’s degree plus 1 year of related experience; or an equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and conducts leisure-time and physical education activities and prepares scheduled events.
• Directs group activities to develop teamwork, communication, and cooperation, maintaining order during recreation periods.
• Supervises, coaches and instructs indoor and outdoor team and athletic events.
• Teaches physical education, hygiene, sanitation and good personal habits.

Education

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

Bachelor’s degree + 1 year experience in instructing/directing a community service or recreational program

Job description

The Office of Juvenile Affairs is seeking a Recreational Activities Specialist to supervise athletic events and oversee recreation periods at the Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center in Tecumseh, OK. The role focuses on planning and directing leisure-time activities and maintaining a safe, orderly environment for youth.

The ideal candidate will have experience in planning recreational activities, strong interpersonal communication, and the ability to work with at-risk youth.