Correctional Recreation Specialist

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Corrections, Division of Adult Institutions, seeks a Corrections Recreation Leader at the Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women in Pewee Valley.

You will plan, direct and supervise recreational activities for inmates, coordinate with staff, maintain equipment records, and prepare reports. Requires a bachelor's degree and willingness to work in a correctional environment with overtime eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience, training, or skills: NONE.
• Substitute education for experience allowed on a year-for-year basis.
• Military experience may substitute for required college.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate recreational activities for inmates.
• Consult with institutional staff in planning programs for residents.
• Gather information on offender skills, abilities, and interests to plan recreational activities.
• Supervise gymnasium sanitation, equipment maintenance, and inventory of supplies.
• Attend institution meetings and prepare reports.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Corrections, Division of Adult Institutions, seeks a Corrections Recreation Leader at the Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women in Pewee Valley.

You will plan, direct and supervise recreational activities for inmates, coordinate with staff, maintain equipment records, and prepare reports. Requires a bachelor's degree and willingness to work in a correctional environment with overtime eligibility.