Recreation Specialist II - Inmate Wellness & Programs

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a Recreation Coordinator to plan, coordinate, develop, implement and monitor recreation programs for inmates in state facilities. You will supervise inmate recreation assistants, lead health education classes and coordinate community volunteers to expand available activities.

The successful candidate will complete SCDC Basic Training within four weeks of hire; this role requires organization, safety awareness and a commitment to equal opportunity employment,

Qualifications

• State minimum requirements: high school diploma and relevant experience or a bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation, therapeutic recreation or related field can be substituted for experience.
• SCDC minimum requirements: a high school diploma and two years' experience in the recreation field; a bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation, therapeutic recreation or related field can substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, develop, implement and monitor recreation programs for the entire inmate population.
• Conduct physical fitness, wellness and health education classes.
• Coordinate volunteers and community resources to assist in these areas.
• Select, train and supervise inmate recreation assistants; initiate and supervise tournament activities and IRC/hobbycraft programs.
• Design and implement recreation programs for the special needs inmate population.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation, therapeutic recreation or related field

Job description

State of South Carolina is seeking a Recreation Coordinator to plan, coordinate, develop, implement and monitor recreation programs for inmates in state facilities. You will supervise inmate recreation assistants, lead health education classes and coordinate community volunteers to expand available activities.

The successful candidate will complete SCDC Basic Training within four weeks of hire; this role requires organization, safety awareness and a commitment to equal opportunity employment,