Correctional Recreation Coordinator

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Eddyville (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Corrections in Eddyville seeks a Corrections Recreation Leader to plan, direct and supervise recreational activities for inmates, coordinating with staff to create engaging, safe programs in a secure facility.

Responsibilities include assessing offender needs, scheduling leagues and events, supervising equipment and sanitation, and preparing reports while maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university.
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in planned recreation, physical education, or related activities will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate recreational activities to meet needs of correctional clients in a large correctional institution.
• Consult with various institutional staff in planning programs for residents.
• Gather information on offender skills, abilities, and interests in an effort to recommend, plan and implement recreational activities.
• Supervise institution gymnasium sanitation, general maintenance of recreation equipment, and inventory of supplies.
• Attend institution meetings.
• Prepare various reports.
• Maintain records on recreational equipment.
• Direct leagues, tournaments, and holiday events for all inmate populations.
• Maintain records and inventories of recreational equipment.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Corrections in Eddyville seeks a Corrections Recreation Leader to plan, direct and supervise recreational activities for inmates, coordinating with staff to create engaging, safe programs in a secure facility.

Responsibilities include assessing offender needs, scheduling leagues and events, supervising equipment and sanitation, and preparing reports while maintaining accurate records.