Recreation Leader

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Chandler Park Community Center time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
JR103488#
** Organization
* * Parks Department# #
** Pay**$16.15# #
** Pay Frequency
** Hourly# #
** Full Time / Part Time
** Full time# #

Job Summary Under general supervision, assist in conducting recreation activities with assigned groups in the recreation center by performing the following duties.# #

Job Description
** 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.
** ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS  
• Organize, promote and develop interests in a variety of recreational activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, wellness/fitness, music, dramatics, birdwatching, and hobbies.  
• Maintain discipline at recreation center and other areas.  
• Instruct participants in game rules and procedures.  
• Maintain cleanliness in recreation areas.  
• Create camps that provide a safe and fun environment for children and staff involved.  
• Instruct specialized classes in sports/fitness and aquatics.  
• Coordinate and plan seasonal programs, activities and community events, with other staff members as assigned.  
• Perform other duties as assigned.# # Additional

Job Description

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES  Skill in recreational activities such as wellness/fitness, sports, arts and crafts. Knowledge of game rules; of departmental policies and procedures. Ability to maintain discipline; to deal tactfully with others; to instruct and supervise others.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  In the absence of the Activity Director or other supervisory recreation staff would oversee the summer day camp and pool employees. Oversee up to twelve part-time employees or volunteers as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE  High school diploma or general education degree (GED), twenty four (24) hours from a college or university with courses designed for professional orientation in physical education, health, fitness and recreation and less than one year qualifying experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Each year of experience substitutes for twelve (12) hours of college hours required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS  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.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY  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.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS  Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License  Lifeguard Certification  First Aid  CPR within six months of employment    PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required…