Recreational Activities Specialist II

Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs • Tecumseh, OK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in physical education, recreation, recreational therapy, or a closely related field; or a bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in instructing/directing a community service or recreational program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Obtain Deep Water Lifeguard Certification through state approved vendor within 1 year of hire.
• Knowledge of recreational, athletic and group work principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals and rules of common sports.
• Knowledge of first aid treatment techniques.
• Ability to conduct group activities.
• Ability to supervise and instruct.
• Ability to judge a situation accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Ability to act quickly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license for operating state-owned vehicles.
• Must be able to pass OSBI and FBI background check.
• A trial period of 12 months will be required.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it.
• Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service.
• Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level