Recreational Activities Specl

Job Posting Title

Recreational Activities Specialist

805 DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES

Dept Rehabilitation Services–Oklahoma School For The Blind

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-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Monthly Salary Range :
Monthly Annual Level I (Pay band

E) $3,116.56 $ 37,398.72

Basic Purpose

Positions 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 Functions

• 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.
• 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.

Level Descriptor

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.

Education and Experience

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.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge,

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 communicate orally; to conduct group activities; and to communicate effectively in writing.

Special Requirements

Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.

Additional Job Description

Position is located at Oklahoma School for the Blind (OSB) in Muskogee.

Essential Functions:

Position provides instruction and supervision in a recreational environment for blind and visually impaired students. Plans and organizes activities, outings and provides transportation for students.

Applicant must be willing to perform all job-related travel.

Trial period (if applicable) is required.

Background Check:
The Department of Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent upon a successful criminal background check.

Method of Application:
Applicants without previous state service, with previous state service but not currently employed by a state agency must apply though the Workday on-line External Listings applicant system (State of Oklahoma Careers ()).

Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply through the Workday on-line Internal Listings applicant system (Find Jobs
- Internal State of Oklahoma
- Workday ())

Equal Opportunity Employment

The 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.