Corrections Recreation Leader

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Department of Corrections seeks a dedicated Corrections Recreation Leader to plan, organize, and supervise inmate recreational activities. The role requires coordinating with staff, assessing offender skills, and delivering engaging programs within a secure facility.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, strong observation and communication skills, and self-motivation to manage diverse inmate populations and activities effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Experience in planned recreation not required.
• Candidates should demonstrate strong observation and communication skills and be self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate recreational activities for inmates in a large facility.
• Consult with institutional staff when planning programs for residents.
• Gather information on offender skills and interests to plan activities.
• Supervise maintenance of recreation equipment and inventory.
• Attend institutional meetings and prepare reports.
• Maintain records on recreational equipment and activities.
• Direct leagues, tournaments, and holiday events for inmate populations.
• Maintain records and inventories of recreational equipment.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Job Number

2605196

Corrections Recreation Leader

Pay Grade

12

Salary

$38,854.56 Annually

Employment Type

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

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location

200 Road To Justice
West Liberty, KY 41472 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 is responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising recreationalactivities to meet specific needs, interests, and abilities of inmates within the facility. This position willneed to accommodate a varied population of offenders with a variety of innovative planned activities and dailyrecreational opportunities.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong observation skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Be self-motivated.

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 Regina Setters at [e-mail]

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