Organization

Programs

Pay

$4,960.27

Pay Frequency

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Job Summary

Under general supervision supervise the Recreation Counselor, ensuring planning and supervision of the recreational program for the facility.

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

• Coordinate daily recreational and leisure activities, to include but not limited to, athletic games, craft shop or other hobby programs for residents, for weekday and weekend opportunities.
• Coordinates daily recreational and leisure activities in accordance with building schedule, to include but not limited to, sporting matches, craft shop, tournaments and cultural activities or other hobby programs.
• Plans and directs group activities aimed at developing appropriate group interaction behavior, a sense of teamwork and fairness, interpersonal communication skills and cooperation and ensures that order and discipline are maintained during recreation periods.
• Ensure physical inventories of supplies, tools and equipment to avoid waste, loss and damage is maintained.
• Order replacement items in a timely manner, within the guidelines of facility purchasing procedures. Arrange for the proper equipment and facilities to be available in designated areas of the facility as required.
• Monitor the safety and sanitation of recreational areas to ensure it is maintained.
• Prepare and disseminate reports, including safety and accident reports, statistical reports, and other documents as required by policy; takes appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies.
• Write, present, and manage strategies and budgets for events or activities.
• Manage the daily operation of an event, activity, or program.
• Engage with residents to convey information about events and activities.
• Explain rules and regulations of facilities and programs.
• Ensure that facilities and programs are safe and accessible for residents.
• Liaise with local sporting organizations, church leaders, social workers, community groups, and individuals about programs.
• Conduct site surveys with residents for availability of recreational opportunities.
• Hire, train, and direct staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Qualifications Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge in administering recreation, vocational, and educational programs; federal and state laws, guidelines, and regulations, and departmental policies and procedures pertaining to Juvenile programs and activities.

Skill in supervising the work of others; in counseling groups and individuals; in interviewing and training employees; in planning, assigning and directing the work of others; in appraising performance; in rewarding and disciplining employees; in addressing complaints and resolving problems; and in developing programs and activities; record keeping; supervising staff, volunteers, and residents.

Ability to plan, direct, motivate, train, and supervise employees, and volunteers in providing resident programs including recreational, vocational, and educational programs; establish and effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, community groups, and residents from a variety of social and cultural backgrounds; communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing; work effectively under pressure and deadlines with consistent interruptions; interpret and apply Federal, State, County, and City laws, codes, regulations, and guidelines affecting recreation programs and activities;

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Human Resources software, Internet software and Microsoft software.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises Recreation Counselors. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Recreational Management, Physical Education, or a related field; and two years of full-time employment in recreation, correction, or a closely related work including one year of supervisory experience in recreation or leisure activity is required; or any equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one additional year of work experience for one year of education with a maximum substitution of four years.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

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 solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License possessed for at least 6 months

Defensive driving through Tulsa County within 6 months of hired

Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

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 stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. 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 25 pounds; frequently lift and/or move 100 pounds; and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.

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 regularly exposed to HIV, TB, HDV and other blood borne pathogens, and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to working near moving mechanical parts, working in high precarious places, extreme cold (non-weather), extreme heat (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, 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

Juvenile Detention Center

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