Corrections Activities Specialist - SCI Muncy

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Muncy (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Activities Specialist to coordinate recreational and wellness programs at SCI Muncy. The role focuses on leading structured activities, coaching inmates, evaluating participation, and managing facilities and volunteers to promote health and personal growth.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in recreation or physical education (or an equivalent mix of experience) and compliance with PA residency requirements.

Qualifications

• 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 three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct structured activities, wellness classes, sports, and inmate organizations
• Provide guidance, training, and direction to individuals and groups
• Assess interests, review participation, and prepare reports on activity outcomes
• Manage equipment, storage, and recreation areas, ensuring proper care and use
• Oversee staff and volunteers who assist with programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation and physical education

Equivalent combination of experience and training

Job description

Are you prepared to bring energy and leadership to recreation programs as a Corrections Activities Specialist with the Department of Corrections? This role gives you the chance to motivate inmates through activities that support health, teamwork, and personal growth at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Muncy. You will help create a positive environment that encourages learning and active participation. Take part in a mission that values purpose, structure, and meaningful engagement.

This position focuses on coordinating recreational and wellness programs that support growth and constructive activity among inmates at SCI Muncy. You oversee structured and general recreation to encourage participation, skill building, and healthy habits. As a Corrections Activities Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Leadership:Plan and conduct structured activities, wellness classes, sports, and inmate organizations
• Instruction and Coaching:Provide guidance, training, and direction to individuals and groups
• Program Evaluation:Assess interests, review participation, and prepare reports on activity outcomes
• Facility Oversight:Manage equipment, storage, and recreation areas, ensuring proper care and use
• Volunteer Coordination:Oversee staff and volunteers who assist with programs

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.
• This 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:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $72,210.00 (before taxes).
• 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 three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

• 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.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• 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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this posting. 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.