Corrections Recreation Leader

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Department of Corrections, Division of Adult Institutions, is seeking a Corrections Recreation Leader for Lexington, KY to plan, direct and supervise recreational activities for inmates and coordinate with staff to meet needs.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree; experience is not required. The role is full-time, executive branch, with overtime eligibility and a 6-month probationary period, performed inside a state correctional facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• No prior experience required.
• Substitution education for experience: none.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate recreational activities for inmates in a large correctional institution.
• Consult with staff in planning programs for residents.
• Gather information on offender skills, abilities and interests for activity planning.
• Supervise gymnasium sanitation, equipment maintenance and inventory.
• Attend institutional meetings and prepare reports.
• Maintain records on recreational equipment and inventory.
• Direct leagues, tournaments and holiday events for all inmate populations.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication skills

Organization

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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

3111 Spurr Road
Lexington, KY 40511 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 themandates 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 institutional 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, and be well organized.

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.

Contact

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Shayla Durham at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D