Recreation Programs Supervisor

Adult Correction; Maury (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NC Flex Supplemental Benefits

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Sev

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The NC Department of Adult Correction is seeking a Recreation Coordinator to lead the prison recreational program, ensure accreditation standards are met, and develop a comprehensive annual plan that promotes physical, mental, and social well‑being for inmates.

Reporting to the Associate Warden for Operations, you will oversee activity planning, equipment management, library access for offenders, and coordination with staff, community volunteers, and external agencies to enrich programs while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services or criminal justice field and one year of experience in corrections or related work.
• Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
• Veterans & National Guard Preference: attach required forms if applying under preference categories.

Responsibilities

• Recreational activity planning and oversight.
• Seasonal and holiday events.
• Equipment and supply purchasing, inventory and distribution.
• Evaluation of recreational areas and proper maintenance.

Skills

Recreational planning

Event planning

Community outreach

Policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services or criminal justice

Job description

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Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations Job Classification Title Correctional Programs Supervisor (S) Position Number 60068821 Grade NC08

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

This position serves as the Recreation Coordinator and is responsible for the overall recreational program for inmates in a state prison facility. This position reports to the Associate Warden for Operations and must ensure that performance-based standards and expected practices are established and met. The position will be accountable for the development, implementation and maintenance of the recreational program to include accountability of compliance for accreditation. The position will develop a comprehensive annual recreation plan to promote the physical, mental, emotional and social well-being of the population. The recreation plan will include leisure time activities, structured activities, special activities and recognition activities that involve both the facility and the community.

Responsibilities

• Recreational activity planning and oversight


• Seasonal and holiday events


• Equipment and supply purchasing, inventory and distribution


• Evaluation of recreational areas


• Proper maintenance of equipment and areas


• Oversight of library access for all offenders (books, movies)


• Coordinating plans with staff and management


• Ensuring offenders with disabilities and close custody and/or restrictive housing offenders have access to all recreational programs within their assigned restrictions


• Coordinating with community agencies to enrich programs, establish new programs and work with community volunteers


• Supervising staff and offenders who work with the recreational programs, but not responsible for an inmate caseload

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of policies and procedures of Prisons operations gained through work experience in a correctional facility


• Documented knowledge of services available from the community and other public and private programs through work experience or personal volunteer experience


• Documented work experience developing or supporting activities or events for a large group of individuals

Salary

Salary Grade Range: $39,244.00 - $68,679.00

State Benefits Information

• Health Insurance options


• Retirement Plans


• NC Flex Supplemental Benefits


• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave


• Paid Parental Leave


• Visit the State Benefits website for additional information

Note to Current State Employees

The salary grade for this position is NC08. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase May result.

About The Division of Institutions

The Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison facilities across North Carolina. Facilities are categorized by custody levels (minimum, medium, close) and house individuals serving sentences for felony convictions. The division provides safety, security, and rehabilitative services through trained custody staff, program facilitators, and administrative personnel.

Criminal Justice Certified Positions

• All applicants must: Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302); Pass a criminal background check; Produce a negative drug screening result; Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations; Possess a valid driver’s license; Education Equivalency Verification


• Veterans & National Guard Preference: Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

PREA Requirement

The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape". Information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction is available; ADA Accommodations consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor’s degree in a human services or criminal justice field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in corrections or related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications

Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Posting Deadline

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date.

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