Corrections Activities Specialist - SCI Muncy

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Corrections Activities Specialist at SCI Muncy in Muncy, PA. You will develop and lead recreational and wellness programs to inspire positive change and healthy habits among inmates, guiding teamwork and personal growth.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in recreation and physical education or equivalent experience. Schedule is 40 hours weekly, 12:00 PM–8:30 PM Tue–Sat; telework is not available, and veterans’ preferences apply.

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 within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead a wide range of structured and general recreational activities
• Provide coaching, guidance, and explanations of program expectations
• Assess inmate interests and review program effectiveness to suggest improvements
• Maintain reports, statistics, and documentation that meet agency standards
• Supervise the setup, storage, and upkeep of recreational areas and equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation and physical education

Job description

Job Details

• Salary: $72,210.00 - $91,572.00 Annually


• Location: Lycoming County, PA


• Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time


• Job Number: CS-2026-61307-42800


• Department: Department of Corrections


• Division: CR MUN Inmte Svcs


• Opening Date: 10/23/2026


• Closing Date: 11/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


• Job Code: 42800


• Position Number: 00253047


• Union: CIVEA


• Bargaining Unit: E4


• Pay Group: ED0A


• Bureau / Division Code: 00115260


• Bureau / Division: State Correctional Institution at Muncy


• Worksite Address: 6454 State Route 405


• City: Muncy, Pennsylvania


• Zip Code: 17756


• Contact Name: Treina Brinkley


• Contact Email: [e-mail]

The Position

Do you want to turn your energy for wellness and activities into a rewarding career of service? The Corrections Activities Specialist at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Muncy offers an exciting chance to inspire positive change. This role helps inmates discover new interests and build healthier habits. You will guide recreational programs that encourage teamwork and personal growth. Join an agency that values your leadership and impact!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the recreational and wellness needs of inmates through planned programs and structured activities. The role encourages personal development and healthy choices. As a Corrections Activities Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Planning: Plan and lead a wide range of structured and general recreational activities


• Instruction Support: Provide coaching, guidance, and explanations of program expectations


• Program Evaluation: Assess inmate interests and review program effectiveness to suggest improvements


• Record Management: Maintain reports, statistics, and documentation that meet agency standards


• Facility Oversight: Supervise the setup, storage, and upkeep of recreational areas and equipment

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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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 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 Requirement:

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.