Recreation Counselor

Tulsa County•Union, OH

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, the Recreation Counselor assists in planning and supervising the recreational program at the facility. This is a safety-sensitive position. Candidates conditionally offered a transfer, promotion, or initial hire into a DOT/safety-sensitive position must submit to drug and alcohol testing and test negative before performing safety-sensitive functions or functions requiring a CDL. External applicants with a confirmed positive drug or alcohol test result will be denied employment and must wait one year before applying for another Tulsa County position. The role supports recreational and leisure programming for juvenile residents, including athletic games, sporting matches, tournaments, cultural activities, crafts, and other hobbies. The counselor helps supervise residents in support of the facility plan, maintains supplies and equipment, coaches and instructs activities, and helps ensure recreational spaces are safe and sanitary. The role also involves preparing reports and responding appropriately to serious or unusual incidents and emergencies. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The employee must be at least 21 years old and be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification, Handle with Care certification, and Use of Force certification; training is provided by the Detention Home. The job requires regular interaction with juvenile residents, including responding to fights or flight attempts and, occasionally, physically restraining residents. Work may involve overtime, shift work, a rotating schedule, or a schedule other than Monday through Friday, when business needs require it.

Requirements

Sixty credit hours of college coursework in Recreational Management, Kinesiology, Physical Education, or a related field, and one year of experience in recreation, corrections, or related work; alternatively, acceptable related recreation experience may replace the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certifications; training is provided by the Detention Home.
Ability to receive Handle with Care certification; training is provided by the Detention Home.
Ability to receive Use of Force certification; training is provided by the Detention Home.
Knowledge of personal computers; sociology principles and practices applicable to juvenile casework; county and state regulations pertaining to juvenile care; recreational and leisure programs; and departmental policies and procedures.
Skill in recognizing underlying causes of social problems, counseling individuals about personal and family problems, and eliciting pertinent personal information.
Ability to deal tactfully with others; communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing; establish effective interpersonal relationships; gain respect and cooperation; remain alert and vigilant; handle stressful situations; supervise a recreation program; communicate with participants and staff; and create a constructive atmosphere for crisis problem-solving.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups of customers and employees.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems involving limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to meet the position's physical demands, including responding to resident altercations, occasional restraints, and lifting or moving heavy individuals and objects.
Ability to work overtime, shifts, rotating schedules, or schedules other than Monday through Friday when business needs require.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and supervise daily recreational and leisure activities, including athletic games, sporting matches, tournaments, cultural activities, crafts, and other hobby programs for inmates/residents.
Assist in supervising the facility's overall recreational program, including supervising residents in support of the facility plan.
Maintain and conduct physical inventories of supplies, tools, and equipment to prevent waste, loss, and damage.
Coach and instruct indoor and outdoor events or activities.
Order replacement items in a timely manner according to facility purchasing procedures.
Arrange for appropriate equipment and facilities to be available in designated areas as required.
Maintain and monitor the safety and sanitation of recreational areas.
Prepare safety and accident reports, statistical reports, and other documents as required by the Recreation Supervisor.
Ensure appropriate action is taken regarding serious and unusual incidents and emergencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.