Corrections Recreation Coordinator

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Eddyville (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky Department of Corrections, Division of Adult Institutions, invites applications for a Corrections Recreation Leader at Kentucky State Penitentiary in Eddyville, KY. You will plan, direct, and coordinate recreational activities for inmates, coordinating with staff to meet diverse needs and maintaining equipment and records.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree; substitutions for education or experience are allowed, and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience, training, or skills: NONE.
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Education substitutes for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate recreational activities to meet needs of correctional clients in a large correctional institution.
• Consult with various institutional staff in planning programs for residents.
• Gather information on offender skills, abilities, and interests to plan recreational activities.
• Supervise gymnasium sanitation, maintenance of recreation equipment, and inventory of supplies.
• Attend institution meetings.
• Prepare various reports.
• Maintain records on recreational equipment.
• Direct leagues, tournaments, and holiday events for all inmate populations.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Kentucky Department of Corrections, Division of Adult Institutions, invites applications for a Corrections Recreation Leader at Kentucky State Penitentiary in Eddyville, KY. You will plan, direct, and coordinate recreational activities for inmates, coordinating with staff to meet diverse needs and maintaining equipment and records.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree; substitutions for education or experience are allowed, and overtime may be required.