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Recreation Specialist
Summary
Title:Recreation Specialist
ID:5558
Department:Operations
Location:Tulsa, OK
Description

Job purpose

 

The Recreation Specialist is responsible for administrative recreation services

(indoor and outdoor) to the children assigned to the Fort Bliss children’s residential

facility. The Recreation Specialist is responsible for ensuring the youth receive age-appropriate physical exercise and other recreational activities. They will ensure

contractual requirements and client expectations are met at the on-site residential

facility.

 

 

Duties and responsibilities

 

  • Plans and organizes recreation activities.
  • Explains and demonstrates proper technique and use of all recreational
  • equipment, including the enforcement of safety rules and regulations.
  • Inspects recreation area for cleanliness and safety.
  • Conducts weekly safety training sessions with recreation orderlies and
  • clerks.
  • Checks all participants in and out of the recreational facility
  • Maintains recreation department records.
  • Orders, maintains, and schedules the repair of all recreation department
  • equipment.
  • Understands group dynamics, promotes, and maintains a positive peer group
  • culture.
  • Provides coverage for assigned staff when needed.
  • Responsible for adhering to all ORR regulations, policies, and procedures, as
  • well as other applicable regulations.
  • Provides reports to managers as required.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

 

 

 

 

Other Duties

 

  • Performs duties in a safe manner. Follows the corporate safety policy. Participates and supports safety meetings, training, and goals. Ensures safe operating conditions within area of responsibility.

Encourages co-workers to work safely. Identifies “close calls” and/or safety concerns to supervisory personnel. Maintains a clean and orderly work area.

 

  • Assists in active implementation of company initiatives to ensure compliance with OSHA VPP, ISO, JCAHO, AAAHC, and other mandated regulations/standards.

 

 

Qualifications

 

  • Bilingual in Spanish and English.
  • High School diploma, Bachelors in Education preferred.
  • Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized and have excellent verbal and communication skills.
  • Proficiency with computer and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required.

 

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

  • 2 years of experience in physical education or other related field.

 

 

Physical requirements

 

  • Must be able to sit for more than 8 hours per day
  • Must be willing to work overtime if necessary
  • Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry up to 10 feet
  • Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders
  • Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print
  • Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation
  • Clean Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) or child protective services check
  • Must complete Urine Drug Screen

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: 8-koi and, its wholly owned subsidiary, Cape Design Engineering (CDE) are Equal Opportunity Employers. 8-koi and CDE do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.
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