Recreation Programs Supervisor

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NC Flex Supplemental Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The NC Department of Adult Correction is seeking a Recreation Coordinator at Pamlico Correctional Institution to lead the overall recreational program for offenders and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.

Key duties include planning annual recreation activities, coordinating with staff and management, and engaging community volunteers to enrich programs while accommodating disabilities and housing restrictions.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of policies and procedures of Prisons operations through at least 2 years' 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the recreational program to promote the physical, mental, emotional and social well‑being of the population.
• Coordinate with staff and management for program planning and evaluation.
• Oversee equipment inventory, maintenance and distribution for recreational areas.
• Coordinate with community agencies to enrich programs and work with community volunteers.
• Oversee staff and offenders during recreational programs while ensuring access to programs within assigned restrictions.

Skills

Prison operations knowledge

Community services knowledge

Event planning for large groups

Job description

AgencyAdult CorrectionDivisionCOO - OPS - Institutions OperationsJob Classification TitleCorrectional Programs Supervisor (S)Position Number60073788GradeNC08

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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This position is located Pamlico Correctional Institution. This position serves as the Recreation Coordinator and is responsible for the overall recreational program for offenders in a state prison facility. This position reports to the Associate Warden for Programs 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 activities, structured activities, special activities and recognition activities that involve both the facility and the community. The position responsibilities will include 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); and coordinating plans with staff and management. The position will ensure offenders with disabilities and close custody and/or restrictive housing offenders have access to all recreational programs within their assigned restrictions. The position will coordinate with community agencies to enrich programs, establish new programs and work with community volunteers. The position will oversee staff and offenders during recreational programs but will not be responsible for an inmate caseload.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade: $39,244-68,679

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

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Thorough knowledge of policies and procedures of Prisons operations through at least 2 years' 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.

State Benefits Information:

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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.

To be considered for a Correctional Programs Supervisor-Recreation Coordinator position, 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

Supplemental Application Information:

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.