Recreational Activities Specialist

Compensation Recreational Activities Specialist I Annual Salary - $30,509.17 Hourly Rate - $14.67 Recreational Activities Specialist II Annual Salary - $36,456.17 Hourly Rate - $17.53   A Career with Purpose The Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) is seeking a Recreational Activities Specialist to work at the Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center in Tecumseh, Oklahoma.

This position will supervise athletic events and oversee recreation periods.

If you have experience in planning and directing recreational activities and promoting interpersonal communication skills for juveniles, we want to hear from you!

Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact on Oklahoma’s youth.

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.

Key Responsibilities    Plans, organizes and conducts various leisure-time and physical education activities, prepares scheduled events and ensures that required equipment and other materials are in place.

Plans and directs group activities aimed at developing appropriate group interaction behavior, a sense of teamwork 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.

Other Duties Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.  Ability to multi-task and adapt to demanding and changing timelines.

Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion, integrity and sensitivity to confidentiality and privacy.  Ability to work effectively in a team environment while building strong relationships with all levels of staff and effectively collaborating, communicating, respecting, and assisting peers.

Minimum Qualifications  Level I :

• 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.

Level II :

Extensive Benefits :

Comprehensive Health Coverage :

Employee Assistance Program :

Apply today and help change the lives of Oklahoma’s most at-risk youth!

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