Corrections Recreation Leader

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

Advertisement Closes: 10/2/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Pay Grade: 12

Salary: $38,854.56 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

Job 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 Kentucky State Penitentiary is responsible for planning, organizing, andsupervising 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

• 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.

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].

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D