Recreation Programs Supervisor

Adult Correction; 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 Vacation, Sick, and Community/Par

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Adult Correction in North Carolina is seeking a Recreation Coordinator who will oversee the recreational program for inmates, developing and maintaining a comprehensive plan to promote physical and mental well-being. The role reports to Operations leadership and ensures accreditation standards are met.

You will coordinate with staff, manage supplies and events, and supervise staff and inmate workers who support activities, while ensuring access for offenders with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of policies and procedures of prisons operations.
• Documented knowledge of community and public/private programs.
• Documented work experience developing or supporting activities for large groups.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall recreational program for inmates in a state prison facility.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive annual recreation plan to promote well-being.
• Coordinate with staff, management and community volunteers to enrich programs.
• Supervise staff and offenders who support recreational activities.
• Ensure accessibility of programs for offenders with disabilities and restrictive housing.

Skills

Prison operations knowledge

Community services knowledge

Large-group activity planning

Job description

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. 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 supervise staff and offenders who work with the recreational programs, but will not be responsible for an inmate caseload.

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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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

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:

• 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.

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

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.

Supplemental Contact 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