Correctional Recreation & Wellness Coordinator

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

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a Recreation Coordinator at Camille Griffin Graham CI to plan and oversee inmate fitness and wellness programs.

Responsibilities include identifying activities for all inmates, training and supervising recreation assistants, managing equipment, and coordinating volunteers. A background in recreation with related education is required per state minimums.

Qualifications

• 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: high school diploma and two years’ experience in the recreation field; a bachelor's degree can substitute for experience.
• Supplemental questions are part of the official application and misrepresentation will disqualify you.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement a comprehensive recreation program that promotes physical fitness and health for 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.

Skills

Recreation program planning

Staff supervision

Equipment management

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation, therapeutic recreation or related field

Job description

South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a Recreation Coordinator at Camille Griffin Graham CI to plan and oversee inmate fitness and wellness programs.

Responsibilities include identifying activities for all inmates, training and supervising recreation assistants, managing equipment, and coordinating volunteers. A background in recreation with related education is required per state minimums.