Recreation Specialist - Institutional (Recreation Specialist)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks qualified corrections professionals to prepare inmates for successful reentry by organizing and supervising recreation programs within facilities.

Candidate must meet basic education requirements in recreation or related fields, with higher-level degrees or graduate study required for advanced roles. The position emphasizes planning and delivering community and outdoor recreational activities in a secure setting.

Qualifications

• Education requirements include a bachelor's or graduate degree in recreation or related fields.
• Advanced degree or substantial graduate study is required for higher-grade positions.
• Experience demonstrating ability to apply recreation principles in various settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate recreational programs for inmate populations.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, supervise, or evaluate community, industrial, outdoor, or institutional recreation activities.
• Prepare financial requests for equipment and resources within established guidelines.

Education

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: major study in recreation or related field

Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education

Job description

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

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements. Basic Requirements: Education: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- general recreation, or one of the appropriate fields of recreation such as outdoor recreation; recreation and parks leadership; wild land recreation management; natural resources recreation; youth recreation; public, urban, or community recreation; special populations recreation (e.g., senior citizens, institutional, etc.); or physical education. OR Experience: Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience that demonstrated the ability to apply the principles of one or more specialty areas of recreation. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Planning, organizing, coordinating, supervising, or evaluating community, industrial, outdoor, institutional, or other recreational programs. Planning, establishing, or evaluating a recreational curriculum for junior college or higher academic levels. Instructing in the principles and techniques of recreational program planning and management. Serving in a leadership role in the programs and activities of local, regional, and/or national recreational organizations. AND In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above, applicants must have: Education: A Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D., if related. OR Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled. Some examples of this qualifying experience are: Experience in developing and implementing recreational activities and arrange for community resources, experience in developing indoor and outdoor activities to meet the needs of an inmate population. Experience preparing financial requests for new recreational equipment within established guidelines. Experience speaking in front of large groups or participants to explain recreation and leisure opportunities at a facility. OR Combination of Education and Experience: You may have a combination of successfully completed higher education and experience. This experience must have equipped you with the particular qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities. **Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**