Corrections Activities Specialist - SCI Greene

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Corrections Activities Specialist to coordinate structured recreational programs at SCI Greene. You’ll lead wellness activities, coach inmates, supervise staff and volunteers, and document program outcomes in a secure setting.

The role offers full-time hours (40/wk) with afternoon/evening shifts. Applicants must meet education requirements and pass background checks, with potential retirement benefits eligibility noted for state employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreation and physical education or equivalent.
• Applicants may qualify with an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Within 3 months of graduating, educational requirements may be met.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct structured activities and wellness programs.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and instruction for individual and group activities.
• Direct staff and volunteers supporting recreational programming.
• Assess inmate interests and prepare program reports.
• Maintain facilities and equipment; manage supplies.

Skills

Program coordination

Activity instruction

Volunteer oversight

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation/physical education

Experience/training equivalence

Job description

THE POSITION

The Corrections Activities Specialist with the Department of Corrections (DOC) offers an engaging opportunity to shape positive recreation experiences at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Greene. This role lets you lead structured programs that encourage healthy choices, teamwork, and personal development. You will help create productive activities that support well-being within a secure correctional environment. Take the next step in your career with an agency that values initiative, creativity, and strong guidance during daily programming.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position coordinates recreational and leisure programs that support wellness, decision making, and structured engagement for inmates at SCI Greene. The role promotes positive participation through organized activities and reliable program leadership. As a Corrections Activities Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Coordination: Plan, organize, and conduct structured activities, wellness programs, and athletic events
• Activity Instruction: Provide coaching, guidance, and officiating instruction for individual and group activities
• Volunteer Oversight: Direct staff and volunteers who assist with recreational programming
• Program Evaluation: Assess inmate interests, evaluate activities, and prepare program records and reports
• Equipment Management: Maintain facilities and equipment, oversee inmate setup and storage, and request needed supplies
• General Recreation: Supervise recreation periods when structured activities are not scheduled

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM, Tuesday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• his position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree with major course work in recreation and physical education; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.
• 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.