Correctional Recreation & Wellness Coordinator

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Flexible schedules

Telecommuting where available

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking to plan, coordinate and implement a comprehensive recreation program for inmates, promoting fitness and wellness. You will select, train, and supervise inmate recreation assistants and manage equipment, while coordinating volunteers and community resources.

Responsibilities include leading physical fitness classes, supervising the Hobbycraft program, maintaining facilities, and ensuring safe operation at Camille Griffin Graham CI.

Qualifications

• State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements: High school diploma and relevant experience or a bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation, therapeutic recreation or a related field can be substituted for experience.
• SCDC Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and two (2) years’ experience in the recreation field; a bachelor’s degree in physical education, recreation, therapeutic recreation or a related field can be substituted for experience.
• Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement a comprehensive recreation program that promotes physical fitness and good health and wellness to the inmate population.
• Identify activities for the entire inmate population including continuous tournament activities and passive recreation activities.
• Select, train, and provide daily supervision for inmate recreation assistants.
• Requisition, control, and maintain equipment/supplies.
• Conduct training on rules, methods, and techniques for activities.
• Conduct physical fitness and health education classes; coordinates volunteers and community resources to assist.
• Supervise Hobbycraft program.
• Maintain recreational facilities/areas.
• Position located at Camille Griffin Graham CI.

Job description

The State of South Carolina is seeking to plan, coordinate and implement a comprehensive recreation program for inmates, promoting fitness and wellness. You will select, train, and supervise inmate recreation assistants and manage equipment, while coordinating volunteers and community resources.

Responsibilities include leading physical fitness classes, supervising the Hobbycraft program, maintaining facilities, and ensuring safe operation at Camille Griffin Graham CI.