Recreational Activities Specialist

Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs • Tecumseh, OK

9d • $33,560 - $40,101 • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) is hiring a Recreational Activities Specialist at the Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center in Tecumseh, Oklahoma. The position plans, organizes, directs, and conducts individual and group leisure-time and physical education activities in an institutional setting. It supervises athletic events and recreation periods, and promotes teamwork, fairness, cooperation, and interpersonal communication among juveniles while maintaining order and discipline.

The position also teaches physical education, hygiene, sanitation, and good personal habits; helps maintain and procure equipment and supplies; and supports OJA’s mission, policies, confidentiality standards, and ethical code. The job has Level I and Level II classifications with different education and experience qualifications. A Deep Water Lifeguard Certification must be obtained through a state-approved vendor within one year of hire.

Requirements

• Level I: One year of experience instructing or directing a community service or recreational program, or closely related work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Level II: Bachelor’s degree in physical education, recreation, recreational therapy, or a closely related field; or a bachelor’s degree and one year of experience instructing or directing a community service or recreational program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Within one year of hire, obtain Deep Water Lifeguard Certification through a state-approved vendor.
• Knowledge of recreational, athletic, and group work principles and techniques; fundamentals and rules of common sports; and first aid treatment techniques.
• Level I: Ability to communicate orally and in writing and to conduct group activities.
• Level II: Ability to conduct group activities; supervise and instruct; judge situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; and act quickly and effectively in emergencies.
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license for operating state-owned vehicles.
• Must pass OSBI and FBI background checks.
• Must complete a 12-month trial period.
• Some positions in this job family may be designated safety-sensitive under 63 O.S. § 427.8.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct leisure-time and physical education activities; prepare scheduled events and ensure required equipment and materials are available.
• Plan and direct group activities that develop appropriate group interaction, teamwork, fairness, interpersonal communication, and cooperation, while maintaining order and discipline during recreation periods.
• Supervise, coach, and instruct indoor and outdoor team and athletic events.
• Teach physical education, hygiene, sanitation, and good personal habits.
• Participate in maintaining, procuring, and selecting athletic equipment, facilities, supplies, and other materials for recreation and physical education programs.
• Support the agency’s mission, vision, values, standards, policies, procedures, confidentiality standards, and ethical code.
• Adapt to demanding and changing timelines and multitask.
• Maintain discretion, integrity, and sensitivity regarding confidentiality and privacy.
• Work effectively with colleagues and staff at all levels through collaboration, communication, respect, and assistance.

Benefits

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• Choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing-condition exclusions.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent-care expenses.
• Retirement savings plan with a company match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave during the first year for full-time employees.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Longevity bonuses.
• Training opportunities and continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.

What This Job Offers

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