Corrections Recreation Leader

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Eddyville (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky in Eddyville, KY is seeking a Corrections Recreation Leader to plan, direct, and supervise recreational activities for inmates at the Kentucky State Penitentiary.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and may substitute experience in planned recreation or military experience for education. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in a correctional environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in planned recreation, physical education, or related activities may substitute for the required education.
• Current or prior military experience may substitute for the required college education.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Job ID

2604740

Title

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

266 Water Street
Eddyville, KY 42038 USA

Description

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

The Corrections Recreation Leader at the Kentucky State Penitentiary is responsible for planning, organizing,and supervising recreational activities to meet specific needs, interests, and abilities of inmates within thefacility. This position will need to accommodate a varied population of offenders with a variety of innovativeplanned 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 largecorrectional 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 implementrecreational activities.
• Supervise institution gymnasium sanitation, general maintenance of recreation equipment, and inventory ofsupplies.
• 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.

This position requires a security minded individual who can creatively develop a wide range of offenderactivities to accommodate varying skill levels and interests. Strong communication skills are essential incommunicating with institutional staff and offenders. Innovative thinking and flexibility are a necessity toimplement recreational activities around the security needs of the institution.

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 Candy Dickerson at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D