Recreational Activities Specialist

Job Posting TitleRecreational Activities SpecialistAgency650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRSSupervisory OrganizationClaremore Veterans HomeJob Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)Full/Part-TimeFull timeJob TypeRegularCompensationLevel I: $15.04Level II: 16.53Job DescriptionThis position is for an on-site Recreational Activities Specialist for the Claremore Veterans Home. Claremore Veterans Home3001 W Blue Starr DriveClaremore, Ok 74017Basic PurposePositions in this job family are assigned responsibilities related to planning, organizing, directing and conducting individual and group leisure-time and physical education activities in a hospital, institution or school.Typical FunctionsThe functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following:Plans, organizes and conducts various leisure-time and physical education activities, prepares scheduled events and insures that required equipment and other materials are in place.Plans and directs group activities aimed at developing appropriate group interaction behavior, a sense of team work and fairness, interpersonal communication skills and cooperation and ensures that order and discipline are maintained during recreation periods.Assist with, plan, facilitate, and/or conduct general programs/special events and tournaments as scheduled.Teaches physical education, hygiene, sanitation and good personal habits.Maintain and monitor condition of recreation equipment with regard to safety and infection control. Level DescriptorLevels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.Level I: This is the basic level of this job family where incumbents are assigned responsibilities for performing beginning level work under close supervision, in a training status to build their skills in planning and conducting recreational activities.Level II: This is the career level where incumbents will be assigned responsibilities at the full performance level for performing duties at all levels of complexity and may provide training and guidance to others in completing various recreational activities.Education and ExperienceLevel I: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of one year of experience in instructing/directing a community service or recreational program; or in closely related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Level II: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a 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.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and CompetenciesKnowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of recreational, athletic and group work principles and techniques; of the fundamentals and rules of common sports; and of first aid treatment techniques.Ability is required to conduct group activities; to supervise and instruct; to judge a situation accurately and adopt an effective course of action; and to act quickly and effectively in emergency situations.Special RequirementsThe Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs requires successful applicants to any level to obtain and maintain a CDL within 6 months of appointment.Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday .If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information: