Recreational Activities Specialist III

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** Job Posting Title
** Recreational Activities Specialist III
** Agency
* * 650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
** Supervisory Organization
** Lawton/Ft. Sill Veterans Home
** Job 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-Time
** Full time
** Job Type
** Regular
* * Compensation**$18.05 USD Hourly
** Job Description**#
** 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
** The 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.
* 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
** Levels 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.

This is the leadership level where incumbents will be assigned responsibilities for planning, organizing, and directing a comprehensive program of recreational activities and providing supervision to others.#
** Education and Experience
** Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelors degree in physical education or in a closely related field and two years of experience in group physical education recreational therapy; or an equivalent combination of education and experience#
** Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
** Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

required at this level include knowledge of supervisory principles and practices; 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 maintain interest in the positive improvement and development of socially maladjusted persons, both physically and mentally.#
** Special Requirements
** The 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 by63 O.S. § 427.8.
** 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.

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