Corrections Recreation Program Supv

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Pewee Valley (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions, is seeking a Corrections Recreation Program Supervisor to oversee offender recreation activities within a large institution in Pewee Valley, KY. The role requires planning, coordinating, and directing a wide range of recreational opportunities for offenders, while collaborating with the Warden and other staff.

This position emphasizes program development, staff supervision, budgeting, and compliance with institutional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three years of experience in planned recreation, physical education, or related activities.
• Education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis. Military experience may substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates recreational activities to meet needs of inmates in a large facility.
• Consults with institutional staff in planning recreational programs for all residents.
• Prepares budgets, reports, and other documentation as required.
• Orders recreational equipment and supplies to meet institutional needs.
• Keeps maintenance records on recreational equipment.
• Prepares staffing schedules, reports staff attendance, and completes staff evaluations.
• Attends meetings and completes training to meet institutional needs.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Corrections Recreation Program Supv

Pay Grade 14

$46,090.80 Annually

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

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location

3000 Ash Ave
Pewee Valley, Ky 40056 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 of Kentucky 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.

This Corrections Recreation Program Supervisor is essential to providing a wide range of recreationalopportunities to offenders. The occupant of this position will supervise the institution's recreational staffin planning, coordinating, and directing all offender recreational activities. Due to the varied population ofoffenders, a variety of innovative planned activities and daily recreational opportunities will be needed toaccommodate. This position requires consulting closely with the Warden, Deputy Wardens, Fiscal Manager, andinstitutional security staff.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, directs, and coordinates recreational activities to meet specific needs, interests, and abilitiesof correctional clients in a large correctional facility.
• Consults with various institutional staff in planning recreational programs for all residents.
• Prepares budgets, reports, and other documentation as required.
• Orders recreational equipment and supplies as authorized to accommodate institutional need.
• Keeps maintenance records on recreational equipment.
• Prepares staffing schedules, reports staff attendance, and completes staff evaluations.
• Attends meetings and completes training as required to meet the best needs of the institution.

This job requires a security minded individual who can be an effective team leader. Solid communication skillsare essential to communicating with institutional staff and offenders. Innovative thinking and planning are anecessity to providing a wide range of activity options

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of experience in planned recreation, physical education, or related activities.

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 Becky Poe at [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D