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Supervises the recreational program in a smal1 state institution or study center or acts as assistant to a higher level recreational supervisor in a large institution.

The duties involve responsibility for planning and supervising an established and well-organized recreational program for a relatively small group of patients, students or inmates (usual1y 150 to 200) in a state institution and for maintaining recreational equipment supplies, grounds and facilities. The size of the group limits the responsibility for equipment, the variety of interests and needs encountered and the number of progress reports required. Responsibility exists for maintaining security measures to prevent escapes of patients or inmates. An assignment may include full-time assistance to a higher level supervisor in a varied program of a 1arger, more populated institution. Wide latitude is permitted in adapting the program to the individual needs of the students or patients to assist them in making a social adjustment. The program is varied to meet the physical, emotional interest and social requirements for adjustment. The work may include offering class instruction in personal hygiene, interpreting rules and regulations of a sport or game and acting as arbitrator in disputes. Supervision is received through frequent conferences with a higher level supervisor or institutional superintendent.

Examples of duties characteristic of positions in this class:

1. Plans and organizes recreational and athletic programs; selects equipment and material in consideration of students' or patients' needs and requirements of the activity; interprets rules and regulations of sports and games and acts as arbitrator in disputes.

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2. Prepares schedule of activities; directs various group and individual activities such as foot races, team sports, athletic contests of various types, and indoor games; provides for individual attention to those in need of encouragement.
3. May assist a higher level supervisor in conducting a variety of recreational and athletic activities within physically separated areas; may conduct an instructional class in personal hygiene; may designate indoor or outdoor activities to be supervised by a house father or housemother.
4. Selects and directs plays, pageants, circuses and State shows; directs the construction of sets and selects costumes as necessary; selects and schedules films as a part of the motion picture program.
5. Provides for hobby activities such as arts, crafts and reading, and encourages participation by students or patients.
6. Prepares periodic progress reports on activities, behavior and participation of students or patients.

Completion of a standard college course with a major in physical education, recreation, or a related field. Experience as athletic or recreation supervisor may be substituted for up to two years of college work on an equivalent time basis.

Ability to plan and supervise group and individual activities of varied types; ability to work effectively with a group of socially maladjusted students or emotionally disturbed patients; ability to provide for continuous adaptation of a recreation program to meet the needs of a changing student or patient population.