Recreation Specialist

Bizzell Group•Guthrie, OK

13d•$18

About The Position

Bizzell is a management and consulting firm with a mission to improve lives and accelerate positive change. We deliver award-winning services to a diverse portfolio of clients to help build healthy, secure, and sustainable communities across the globe. Bizzell’s multi-disciplinary team works in health solutions, workforce innovation, managed services, and global programs. Specifically, they offer expertise in program management, research and evaluation, communication and outreach, training and technical assistance, policy analysis, and development. At Bizzell, we are passionate about the work that we do and about the people we positively impact. Our vision, mission, and goals truly reflect our desire to make a real difference in this world. We want to work with people that share the same values, and we are hoping this could be you! Bizzell is seeking a Recreation Specialist who will be responsible for developing, conducting, and supervising/chaperoning a wide variety of leisure-time activities for all students. This position will require the Recreation Specialist to be available evenings and weekends.

Requirements

Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Adobe Acrobat, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word).
Extensive knowledge in the field of recreational activities (i.e., art and craft, games, sports, arts, and crafts, etc.).
Associate of Arts Degree, preferably in a related field.
Minimum of one to two years of related experience and/or training. One-year of related experience working with youth and young adults.
Valid State Driver’s License; valid Commercial Driver’s License Class B CDL with passenger endorsements.

Nice To Haves

Lifeguard certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with work involved in planning, organizing, and carrying out the department’s total recreational services.
Explain and demonstrate the uses of supplies and equipment, and the techniques and procedures used in the activity sessions.
Exercises professional judgment and responsibility in the conduct of the special activities.
Administers a well-rounded program of diversified activities in the assigned recreation component.
Submits all supply needs, giving suggested source of supply to supervisor.
Keeps a daily record of attendance in the assigned recreational activities, arts and crafts, movies, weight room, intramurals, etc.
Maintains discipline, cleanliness, and inventory control in assigned areas.
Posts schedules of monthly activities and special events.
Submit a schedule of special activities for the upcoming month to the supervisor on the last Wednesday of each month.
Submits a list of monthly off-Center cultural activities and other events, which will be placed on the upcoming month’s calendar of off-center trips.
Maintains a stocked first aid kit in an assigned area where it is clearly visible and accessible.
Maintains recreational equipment.
Assists in the recruitment of volunteers and supervises and gives direction to any volunteer personnel assigned to the recreation area.
Projects a positive self-image and encourages enthusiastic participation in recreation programs.
Chaperones and directs off-Center trips and ensures necessary funds are available for the trips.
Submits time sheets and other reports timely and according to Center policy.
Assists with and trains student leaders according to Center policy.
Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) Bizzell policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.
Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
Demonstrates and abides by The Bizzell Group’s core values and operating principles.
Models, mentors, and monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
Participates in PRH-mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Performs other duties as assigned.