Corrections Activities Specialist - SCI Greene

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Waynesburg (Greene County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Corrections Activities Specialist at State Correctional Institution Greene to lead structured recreation programs that promote wellness, teamwork, and personal development within a secure environment.

You will coordinate activities, coach participants, oversee volunteers, and evaluate programs, ensuring smooth operation of facilities and equipment during daily recreation periods. This role requires reliable leadership and commitment to inmate well-being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreation and physical education or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Eligible after within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct structured activities, wellness programs, and athletic events.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and officiating instruction for activities.
• Direct staff and volunteers who assist with recreational programming.
• Assess inmate interests, evaluate activities, and prepare program records and reports.
• Maintain facilities and equipment, oversee inmate setup and storage, and request supplies.
• Supervise recreation periods when structured activities are not scheduled.

Skills

Program Coordination

Activity Instruction

Volunteer Oversight

Program Evaluation

Equipment Management

Recreation

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation or physical education

Job description

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.

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

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

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.

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.