Corrections Recreation Officer I — Empower Communities

State of Missouri; Bowling Green (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Cafeteria plan

Paid holidays

Annual leave per month

Sick leave per month

Uniforms provided

Training (pre-service & in-service)

Credit union access

Direct deposit

Wellness initiatives

529 College Savings Program

Job summary

Missouri Department of Corrections is hiring a Recreation Officer to assist in planning and overseeing a variety of indoor and outdoor activities for residents. The role involves organizing games, group activities, movies, and special programs, along with instruction in activities and equipment management.

The position emphasizes observation of participant behavior, reporting to a Recreation Officer, and adherence to the department's internal procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Assists in conducting and overseeing a variety of indoor and outdoor activities/games/sports such as baseball/basketball/gymnastics/calisthenics/chess/ping-pong; assists in making arrangements/preparing for movies, group activities, special seasonal programs, competitive events; participates in organizing athletic events/shows/other outside recreation activities
• Provides individual/group instruction in the fundamentals and rules of various activities
• Issues recreation equipment; maintains records of issuance and inspects the condition of equipment when returned; participates in the selection and requisition of recreation equipment; assists in the care/ maintenance of indoor and outdoor recreation facilities
• Observes behavior/reaction of participants in activities; provides reports to a higher-level Recreation Officer; receives general administrative direction; work is reviewed through observations; performs other related work as assigned

Job description

Missouri Department of Corrections is hiring a Recreation Officer to assist in planning and overseeing a variety of indoor and outdoor activities for residents. The role involves organizing games, group activities, movies, and special programs, along with instruction in activities and equipment management.

The position emphasizes observation of participant behavior, reporting to a Recreation Officer, and adherence to the department's internal procedures.