Recreational Activities Specl

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 Competencies

• 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.

Special Requirements

• Some positions may require shift work on rotating basis, including nights, weekends and holidays as called upon to staff 24/7 electric generating plant.
• Some positions may require a Class A CDL.
• The Grand River Dam Authority has determined that some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. 427.8.