Corrections Recreation Leader

Kentucky Transportation; Burgin (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky Department of Corrections, Division of Adult Institutions, seeks a Corrections Recreation Leader to plan, organize, and supervise inmate recreational activities at a large correctional facility.

Requires a bachelor’s degree; this is a full-time, overtime-eligible role with a annual salary of $38,093.28. Location is Burgin, KY and duties include coordinating leagues, events, and reports in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in planned recreation or related activities preferred but not required.
• Must be able to work in a correctional environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate recreational activities for inmates at a large facility.
• Consult with institutional staff when planning programs.
• Gather information on inmate interests to tailor activities.
• Maintain equipment and inventory; supervise gym and recreation spaces.
• Prepare reports and maintain records of equipment and events.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Corrections Recreation Leader

Pay Grade 12

Salary

$38,093.28 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location

710 Walter Reed Rd
Burgin, KY 40310 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates 13 correctional facilities that house Kentucky's adult inmate population. The mission of DOC is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills, which facilitate non-criminal behavior.

The Corrections Recreation Leader is responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising recreational activities to meet specific needs, interests, and abilities of inmates within the facility. This position will need to accommodate a varied population of offenders with a variety of innovative planned activities and daily recreational opportunities.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• 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 in an effort to recommend, plan and implement recreational activities.
• Supervise institution gymnasium sanitation, general 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.
• Maintain records and inventories of recreational equipment.

The ideal candidate for this position will have strong observation skills, strong communication skills, be self-motivated, be well organized.

Responsibilities and personal characteristics for success include, but are not limited to, the following;

• Demonstrate capacity to multi-task and effectively communicate and command large numbers of inmates. For example, you will at times be a referee, umpire, official, and supervisor, which requires good judgement, consistency, fairness, cooperation, integrity, and professionalism.
• Organizational skills- must have willingness and capacity to propose large-scale events and oversee the conclusion of these events. This involves planning, scheduling, report writing, and creative thinking.
• Maintain all security, caustic, and tool logs to ensure all Institutional Policies and Procedures (IPP’s) and Corrections Policies and Procedures (CPP’s) are followed.
• Assist in training and supervision of inmate Recreation workers.
• Should possess unusually high levels of initiative by making good decisions and carrying out specific job tasks and assignments with little supervision.
• The Recreation Department is open 365 days per year.
• Required to show initiative to confront inmates to ensure the rules of the Recreation Department and Institution are followed.
• Ensure resolve on such matters for the safety and security of the Institution.
• Submit weekly and monthly reports to Recreation Supervisor as requested.
• General knowledge of various card and table games and events and tournaments, single, partner and team sporting events and matches.
• Ability to work with complex electronic and exercise equipment and provide general maintenance thereto.
• Be able to recognize stress on equipment and when repairs are required.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS

NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE

NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION

Experience in planned recreation, physical education, or related activities will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.)

NONE

Working Conditions

Work is generally performed within a correctional institution. Work environment is hazardous due to working in a state correctional facility with inmates.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Gary Frederick at [e-mail]

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D