Recreation Leader II (Athletics)

Tulsa County

3d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, conducts wellness and athletics recreation activities with assigned groups in a recreation center. All candidates conditionally offered transfer, promotion or initial hiring into a DOT/safety-sensitive position shall submit to testing for drugs and alcohol and test negative before performing any job functions that are safety-sensitive or require a CDL. External job applicants with a confirmed positive drug or alcohol test result shall be denied employment and shall be required to wait one year before applying for another position within Tulsa County.

Requirements

Skill in recreational activities such as sports, arts, wellness/fitness, and crafts; in recording keeping; and in preparing reports.
Knowledge of game rules; of wellness/fitness, sport rules, etc.; and of departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain discipline; to deal tactfully with others; and to instruct and supervise others.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License
Associate degree in recreation, physical education, or a related field, or two years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience; or any suitable combination of education, training, or experience may substitute one or more years of experience.

Nice To Haves

First Aid and CPR within six months of employment preferred.
NYSCA Clinician within six months of employment preferred.
May required food handler permit.

Responsibilities

Organize, promote, and develop interest in activities, focusing on wellness/fitness, sports, and games.
Maintain discipline at recreation center and other areas.
Instruct participants in game rules and procedures.
Maintain cleanliness in recreation areas.
Instruct or serve as specialized sports instructor on a periodic basis.
Plan and conduct sports clinics for participants periodically.
Coordinate and plans seasonal sports programs as assigned.
Coordinate with other staff members in conducting community events, such as festivals.
Work with community groups to identify recreation interests and needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.