Correctional Recreation Coordinator

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

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Corrections, is seeking a Corrections Recreation Leader to plan and supervise recreational activities for inmates across a large facility. The role emphasizes strong observation and communication skills, self-motivation, and organization to manage programs, equipment, and records.

Responsibilities include coordinating activities, consulting with staff, scheduling leagues and events, and maintaining equipment inventories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Education substitutions allowed for recreation-related experience on a year-for-year basis.
• No specific software/tools required.

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 institutional 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.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication skills

Self motivated

Well organized

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Corrections, is seeking a Corrections Recreation Leader to plan and supervise recreational activities for inmates across a large facility. The role emphasizes strong observation and communication skills, self-motivation, and organization to manage programs, equipment, and records.

Responsibilities include coordinating activities, consulting with staff, scheduling leagues and events, and maintaining equipment inventories.