Innovative Correctional Recreation Coordinator

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

Job summary

The Kentucky Department of Corrections, Luther Luckett Correctional Complex in La Grange, KY, seeks a Corrections Recreation Leader to plan, direct and coordinate recreational activities for inmates.

This full-time, executive branch position requires a bachelor's degree; experience is not required, with substitutions allowed for education; work is conducted in a correctional environment with security considerations.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate recreational activities to meet needs of correctional clients in a large correctional 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 implement recreational activities.
• Supervise institution gymnasium sanitation, general maintenance of recreation equipment, and inventory of supplies.
• Attend institution 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Kentucky Department of Corrections, Luther Luckett Correctional Complex in La Grange, KY, seeks a Corrections Recreation Leader to plan, direct and coordinate recreational activities for inmates.

This full-time, executive branch position requires a bachelor's degree; experience is not required, with substitutions allowed for education; work is conducted in a correctional environment with security considerations.