Job Posting Title

Recreation Assistant - Seasonal at Sequoyah Lodge

Agency

566 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND RECREATION

Supervisory Organization

Protective Services

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

January 01, 2099

Full/Part-Time

Part time

Job Type

Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Compensation

$12/hour part-time/seasonal

Job Description

Basic Purpose:

Under the guidance and instruction of the Recreation Coordinator, this position will provide lodge and park visitors with guided and self-led recreational activities and programming.

Seasonal Employees may work up to 40 hours each week with the employment term beginning April 1 and ending September 30 each year.

Sequoyah Lodge is located in Sequoyah State Park with 150 lodging accommodations: 104 Lodge Rooms & Suites, 44 Duplex & Quadplex Cottage Units, a Lakehouse Cottage that sleeps 14, and a Bunkhouse that sleeps 38.

Example of Work Performed:

• Assists with recreational activities at the lodge and park; interprets the natural and cultural resources of the park area; leads outdoor activities such as fishing and nature walks.
• Constructs and maintains trails and displays within park nature centers.
• Directs recreational programs and social activities programs for users of state facilities.
• Plans, schedules, coordinates and directs recreational programs including arts and crafts, land and water sports, table games, hikes, tram rides, nature appreciation, and social functions.
• Provides tours of facilities, natural resources, and recreation areas; provides detailed information concerning state facilities or tourist attractions.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the swimming pools to the requirements of the OK State Department of Health.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the tennis courts, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, and poolside courtyard.
• Must have or obtain CPR certification. Certification must be kept current.
• Performs related work as required and assigned.

Skills and Knowledge:

Knowledge of recreation programs and of methods involved in conducting a recreational program. Skill in conducting group activities; in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with facility staff or tourists; and, in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.

Education and Experience:

Experience with leading recreational activities preferred. Must be at least 18 years or older.

Special Requirements:

To operate state-owned vehicles in the performance of regularly assigned duties; a successful applicant must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license at the time of appointment.

All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a background check.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.