Recreation Program Leader: Inmate Activities Coordinator

Wende Correctional Facility; Town of Alden (NY); On-site; USD 73,784,256 - 94,186,512; Part time

Job summary

Alden, NY. Wende Correctional Facility is seeking a part-time Recreation Program Leader 1 (NY HELPS) to plan and coordinate discretionary time activities for incarcerated individuals. The role is part-time with benefits listed under NY HELPS.

Compensation ranges from $25.75 to $32.87 per hour, reflecting duties under the NY HELPS program and DOCCS guidelines. Prior experience in recreation or related fields is required as per state qualifications.

Qualifications

• An associate degree in physical education, recreation, recreational therapy, or a closely related field.
• Two years of directing or assisting in a scheduled, organized recreational program.
• Or a bachelor’s degree or higher in physical education, recreation, recreational therapy, or related field.
• Or a bachelor’s degree or higher with one year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Recreation Program Leaders plan and coordinate organized discretionary time activities for incarcerated individuals.

Education

Associate degree in physical education, recreation, recreational therapy, or closely related field

Associate degree + 3 years of related experience

Bachelor's degree or higher in physical education, recreation, recreational therapy, or related field

Bachelor's degree + 1 year of related experience

Four years of related experience

Job description

Alden, NY. Wende Correctional Facility is seeking a part-time Recreation Program Leader 1 (NY HELPS) to plan and coordinate discretionary time activities for incarcerated individuals. The role is part-time with benefits listed under NY HELPS.

Compensation ranges from $25.75 to $32.87 per hour, reflecting duties under the NY HELPS program and DOCCS guidelines. Prior experience in recreation or related fields is required as per state qualifications.