Recreation Specialist - Institutional (Recreation Specialist)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Alderson (WV); On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Recreation Specialist - Institutional at Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks experienced professionals to supervise and enhance inmate recreation programs, ensuring humane, secure environments while supporting successful reentry into communities.

Under the supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, you will plan activities, manage equipment, coordinate tournaments, and collaborate with staff to promote physical, creative and social development of inmates, while maintaining security.

Qualifications

• Transcripts must be uploaded if education is a requirement.
• All academic degrees must be from accredited institutions.
• Official transcripts may be required prior to first day on duty.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the operation of the recreation and leisure time program.
• Plans and creates recreational activities; purchases equipment and supplies as needed.
• Assists in planning, organizing, and administering recreation activities to promote development of inmates, while maintaining security.
• Security responsibilities precede other duties and are performed regularly.

Job description

Recreation Specialist - Institutional (Recreation Specialist)

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Key Responsibilities

Works under the general direction of the Recreation Supervisor and/or Assistant Supervisor of Recreation. The requirements of the position include knowledge of the goals, principles, methods, and techniques of the broad field of recreation. Supervises the operation of the recreation and leisure time program.

Solicits suggestions from the inmate population, plans and creates recreational activities based upon research, purchases the equipment and supplies needed for such programs, draws up necessary tournament rosters, etc., and assures that appropriate recreational activities take place in a timely fashion.

Assist the Recreation Supervisor and the other recreation/sports specialists in planning, organizing, advising on and administering recreation activities and programs which promote the physical, creative and social development for the inmate population. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.

The staffs correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements & Education

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.

Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications. If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $63780 – $82301/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.