Center Recreation Specialist - Cherokee Nation

Implements and provides recreational and leisure time activities for students that develops character and enhances personal and social growth.  Compiles student evaluation records to indicate progress of the student.

Operates GSA vehicles in a proper and safe manner including a forty-four passenger bus.  Supervises, demonstrates and instructs students/trainees in on/off-center leisure time activities.  Implements and provides recreational and leisure time activities.  Compiles records and files reflecting the participation of students in center activities.  Assures records and files that reflect the participation of students in center activities are completed.  Maintains accurate inventory by utilizing check-in/check-out system of recreational equipment.  Oversees on- and off-center activities to enforce rules and maintain order.  Acts as a positive role model and promotes positive social skills.  Implements and oversees program components related to specific activities such as weight training programs, intramural sports programs, and creative arts. Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibility is required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS  

High School Diploma.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

None required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.  Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement or obtain within 180 days of employment and maintain throughout employment.  Must possess a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Certification or obtain within 180 days of employment and maintain throughout employment.  Lifeguard Certification preferred.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Employee must not and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG’s Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA’s List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG’s List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).

Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must 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, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.