General Activities Therapist 2- 20028327, 20028329, 20028328

State of Ohio; Leavittsburg (OH); On-site; USD 24,923 - 35,497; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance

Paid time off, including vacation and holidays

Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave

Education and development opportunities

Job summary

A state government agency in Leavittsburg seeks a General Activities Therapist to plan, conduct, and monitor therapy activities for inmates. Ideal candidates should have at least 30 months of experience in relevant roles or hold a degree in recreation. Responsibilities include administering recreational programs, documenting participant progress, and ensuring safety during activities. This is a full-time role offering a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 30 months experience as coach, personal trainer, or fitness instructor.
• Experience providing direction to incarcerated persons is accepted.
• An associate degree in recreation with relevant experience is also qualifying.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts recreational activities for inmates.
• Analyzes and evaluates treatment goals for individuals.
• Monitors and observes participants during activities.

Skills

Coaching

Personal Training

Fitness Instruction

Organizing and Planning

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in recreation

Undergraduate core program in recreation

6 months as General Activities Therapist 1

Tools

Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Parks and Recreation

Job description

Job Description - General Activities Therapist 2- 20028327 (260002AM)

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Trumbull Correctional Institution

Agency Contact

Renee Hughley 234-308-6460 / [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Apr 7, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Trumbull Correctional Inst 5701 Burnett Road Leavittsburg 44430

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Trumbull County-Leavittsburg

Compensation

$21.93

Schedule

Full-time

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Technical Skills

Parks and Recreation, Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Professional Skills

Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving, Teamwork

Who We Are

Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serve as role models for pro‑social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

Are You Ready?

We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

Job Description

Position: General Activities Therapist 2

Responsibilities

• Plans, conducts, implements and monitors general recreation, personal development, structured therapeutic and entertainment activities for inmates (e.g., softball, basketball, volleyball, ping‑pong, arts and crafts, woodworking, swimming, exercises).
• Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team and analyzes, assesses, evaluates, defines and recommends group and/or individual treatment goals and activities.
• Observes participants during activities.
• Serves in an instructional capacity for inmates.
• Prepares and maintains work‑related documentation such as reports for the treatment team regarding individual behavior and progress, documents regarding implementation of individual recreational program activities, statistical records needed in evaluation of programs, supply and equipment requisitions, production records, inventory records of equipment, tools and materials, and the weekly activity schedule.
• Performs security functions as required (e.g., man‑down, shakedown, inmate movement).
• Participates and attends meetings, conferences and/or training sessions and performs various work‑related tasks such as maintaining clean, safe and functioning work areas.
• Is responsible for storage, issuance and maintenance of supplies; picks up and delivers production goods.
• Performs job and fixture set‑up.
• Relieves supervisor in his/her absence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum of 30 months experience with coaching, personal training, and/or fitness instruction OR 30 months experience providing work direction to incarcerated persons and training/development.

OR completion of an associate degree in recreation with 12 months experience in activity therapy or recreation.

OR completion of an undergraduate core program in recreation with 6 months experience in activity therapy or recreation.

OR 6 months experience as General Activities Therapist 1 (position number 44211).

OR equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Job Skills: Therapy/Therapeutical Services, Parks and Recreation, Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving, Teamwork.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Application Procedures

• In order to be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)
• When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.
• We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your online application.
• You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.
• We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.

Pre‑Employment Drug Testing

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre‑Employment Background Investigation

The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:

• Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;
• Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent.
• Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism or money laundering to support terrorism.
• Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior.

Disability Inclusion Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug‑Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39), and as outlined in the posting.