Corrections Recreational Program Leader I

New York State Center for Recruitment & Public Service

Town of Collins (NY)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The New York State Center for Recruitment & Public Service is seeking a Recreation Program Leader to plan and coordinate discretionary time activities for inmates in a correctional facility. You will develop a comprehensive recreational program of athletic and non-athletic activities, assess inmate interests, and ensure compliance with directives.

You will also prepare written reports, maintain records, supervise equipment issuance and repair, conduct tryouts, select teams and officials, and

Qualifications

Four years of experience directing or assisting in the direction of a scheduled, organized recreational program.
Substitution: an associate degree in a related field* can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s degree in a related field* can substitute for four years of experience.
Qualifying related degrees are: athletic training, exercise science, kinesiology (athletic training), kinesiology (physical education), kinesiology (sports management), movement and science, health and wellness (fitness/exercise), recreation and leisure studies, recreation education, recreation management, sports management, sports medicine, sports studies, or therapeutic recreation.
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate organized discretionary time activities for inmates.
Develop and direct a comprehensive recreational program of athletic and non-athletic activities.
Assess the interests of the inmates; develop procedures for and monitor all activities to ensure compliance with directives.
Solicit inmate and community involvement; provide instruction in and officiating at activities.
Prepare written reports; maintain records of participants, programs, and equipment; issue and repair equipment and supplies.
Conduct tryouts and select teams and officials; coordinate tournaments and other events.