Recreation Coordinator

Bizzell•Guthrie, OK

93d

About The Position

Responsible for developing, conducting, and supervising the evening/weekends students program, and overseeing the leisure time employment program. This role involves planning, organizing, and implementing a structured evening/weekend studies program, administering enrichment activities, maintaining student records, and ensuring discipline and cleanliness in assigned areas. The coordinator will also teach study skills, prepare students for assessments, recruit and supervise volunteers, and serve as a member of the Leisure Learning Committee. Collaboration with the Academic Manager and other staff is crucial for supporting student academic needs and facilitating assignments. The position also involves training student leaders, tracking leisure time employment, managing transportation communication, and ensuring compliance with various guidelines and policies. A key aspect of the role is modeling and mentoring Career Success Standards to help students become more employable.

Requirements

Effective Communication: Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms the correct interpretation of information. Very high standard of communication skills both written and verbal for the presentation of facts and ideas. Shows professional non-verbal body language and actively listens to others.
Organization of Work: Action-oriented. Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision-making, flexibility, and problem-solving. Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation, and priority assignment in addition to personal organization. Shows attention to detail and ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency. Continually seek ways to improve employment services provided via the development of professional skills and personal growth.
Professionalism: Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills when interacting with others. Abides by The Bizzell Group’s Healthy Workplace Environment policy. Acts as a team player and builds professional relationships with coworkers to achieve goals.
Leadership & Management: Ability to exceptionally manage and lead staff from diverse backgrounds. Committed to investing in and developing staff and positioning them to succeed. Mission-oriented and possesses a strategic vision. Motivates staff and provides coaching and/or feedback when needed.
Minimum of one to two years related experience in education.
Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Minimum of one to three years related experience and/or training.
High School Diploma is required.
Valid State Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Associate of Arts Degree preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize and implement a structured evening/weekend studies program.
Administer a well-rounded program of enrichment activities to meet evening/weekend studies requirements.
Keep a daily record of attendance of students who participate in evening/weekend studies (including non-residential students) and submit weekly reports to management.
Maintain discipline, cleanliness, and inventory control in assigned areas.
Post schedules of monthly activities and events which will allow assigned students to obtain a minimum of 7 hours per week.
Teach study skills, and prepare students for tests/assessments.
Assist in the recruitment of volunteers and supervise and give direction to any volunteer personnel assigned to the recreation area.
Project a positive self-image and encourage enthusiastic participation in the evening/weekend studies program.
Serve as a member of the Leisure Learning Committee and report the progress of activities to the committee.
Collaborate on a weekly basis with the Academic Manager to discuss student academic needs and support students who are having difficulties in academics and trade.
Collaborate with all areas to involve staff in proctoring and facilitating both group and individual assignments (in-person or virtually).
Ensure student leaders are trained as facilitators for Leisure Learning and that they are involved with the activities.
Ensure that Leisure Learning Activities results in improved academic outcomes, increased retention, and improved staff/student relations.
Track all students on leisure time employment, making sure all approvals are obtained and required documentation is in place prior to students starting employment.
Communicate with transportation as required and send out a weekly list of students approved for leisure time employment.
Submit timesheets and other reports timely, and according to Center policy.
Assist with and train student leaders according to Center policy.
Assist with SGA as needed.
Follow CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
Maintain good housekeeping in all areas and comply with safety practices.
Model, mentor, and monitor appropriate Career Success Standards.
Help students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
Participate in PRH-mandated staff training.
Perform other duties as assigned.