Recreation Technician

Date Posted: Mon, 11/24/2025

Salary: $16.59 per hour

Shift: Hours vary. Must be able to work a minimum of 20 and no more than 29 hours per week

Recruitment Period: Open Until Filled

Location: 2201 Trae Young Drive

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

Major Responsibilities and Duties: Essential Functions - Promotes, organizes, coordinates, schedules, and supervises various recreation programs and activities including sports leagues, games for children, special tournaments, and events. Ensures contestants play within rules. Supervises and inspects recreation facilities to ensure rules are being followed; stops violent or rambunctious behavior; opens and closes center; inspects center for any maintenance problems and repairs or reports problem to supervisor. Ensures equipment, materials, and supplies are available for scheduled activities; provides set up for activities; checks equipment in and out. Responds to questions from the public regarding recreational activities, programs, and facilities; answers question or refers callers to appropriate agencies for assistance. Performs general office duties including typing, copying, and mailing tasks; keeps bulletin and informational boards current. Maintains statistical records and reports regarding enrollment in programs and activities and facility attendance; collects and accounts for fees received for activities. Other Major Responsibilities: Assists Recreation Coordinators and Supervisors in planning and implementing new programs. Schedules rental of facility; sets up facility for rentals. Keeps score for various sports leagues. Provides assistance with special City events. Performs general janitorial and maintenance duties. Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience: Prefer Two-year college degree in Recreation, Physical Education, or related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

License and Certifications: Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

Knowledge of:

Receives training in First-Aid, CPR, and other issues that need to be addressed. Concepts, programming, and administration of recreation activities and programs.

Skills: Oral communication. Interpersonal skills necessary to be courteous of fellow employees and participants while performing duties.

Duties and Responsibilities: Assists the Supervisor in promoting, organizing, coordinating, scheduling, and supervising various recreation programs and activities. Opens and closes Center. Helps maintain the general appearance of the facility. Maintains statistical records and reports. May be required to work special events on request (some events may be scheduled on weekends). Performs other duties as requested by the Supervisor or Recreation Superintendent. May be required to work at other Recreation Centers, if needed.

Working Conditions: Works in an office environment; however, time is spent outside (approximately 10% to 25% of the time) exposed to temperature extremes, dirt, dust, noise, etc.

Mental and Physical Abilities: Ability to maintain regular, predictable and punctual attendance. Ability to communicate effectively with public and school personnel. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail. Ability to lift and carry light (up to 25 lb.) supplies, materials, and equipment frequently. Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy lb.) supplies, materials, and equipment occasionally. Work requires continued walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.

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