Recreation Leader I

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 to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EEO STATEMENT

Tulsa County does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, or political affiliation (except when such person advocates or belongs to an organization which advocates the overthrow of our constituted government by force or violence) with regard to all terms, conditions, eligibilities, and privileges of employment for all positions in the County.

NOTE:

Job descriptions are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions. Location South County Recreation Center Working for Tulsa County means your expertise will be valued at a place that aims to help you succeed while empowering you to expand your skills. It also means you'll get great, comprehensive benefits including:

• Competitively priced health care package
• Paid time off including vacation pay, holidays and personal time
• Retirement benefits, including a pension
• Education assistance
• Much more Click to learn about more of our benefits.

Equal Opportunity Policy:

Tulsa County is dedicated to providing an equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals. It is the policy of Tulsa County to recruit, to employ, to compensate, and to promote the most qualified persons for all classified positions within the divisions under the Board of County Commissioners and other participating County offices, solely on the basis of job-related qualifications and competency. Therefore, it is the policy of the participating County offices, including all Board of County Commissioners divisions, that there shall be no discrimination against any employee or applicant with regard to their race, color, religion, sex (including, pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, age, or other non-merit based factors or other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws with regard to all terms, conditions, eligibilities, and privileges of employment for all positions in the County. The complete text of the County's Equal Employment Opportunity statement is available from the Human Resources Division. 918-596-5095