Institutional Recreation Lead — Programs & Wellness

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 58,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking a Recreation Specialist - Institutional to supervise and implement recreation and leisure programs for inmates, under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor. This role focuses on promoting physical, creative, and social development while maintaining security.

Responsibilities include planning activities based on inmate feedback, purchasing equipment, organizing tournaments, and assisting the supervisor and staff in delivering diverse

Qualifications

• Knowledge of goals, principles, methods, and techniques of the broad field of recreation.
• Experience supervising the operation of recreation and leisure time programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the operation of the recreation and leisure time program.
• Plans and creates recreational activities based on inmate needs and research; purchases equipment and supplies.
• Assists in planning, organizing and administering recreation activities and programs that promote physical, creative, and social development for inmates.
• Maintains security as an essential part of all duties in a corrections setting.

Skills

Recreation planning

Program supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking a Recreation Specialist - Institutional to supervise and implement recreation and leisure programs for inmates, under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor. This role focuses on promoting physical, creative, and social development while maintaining security.

Responsibilities include planning activities based on inmate feedback, purchasing equipment, organizing tournaments, and assisting the supervisor and staff in delivering diverse