Recreational Activities Coordinator 2026-02114

State of Wyoming; Torrington (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Retirement plan

Flexible schedules

Meaningful work

Job summary

State of Wyoming, Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution (WMCI) in Torrington, seeks a Recreational Activities Coordinator to develop, implement, and oversee structured physical, athletic, and leisure programs for inmates. This role supports facility security, stress reduction, and behavioral management.

You will supervise staff, coordinate schedules, maintain equipment, and collaborate with staff to tailor programs for diverse needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy or equivalent.
• 0-3 years of progressive work experience in recreational therapy.
• Education & Experience substitution: 4-6 years in recreational therapy may substitute for degree.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers the recreational program for the facility.
• Monitors safety and ensures staff and inmate safety during activities.
• Creates and manages schedules for daily, weekly, and special activities for inmates.
• Supervises staff and assists in hiring recreational activities specialists.

Skills

Supervisory techniques

Recreational therapy practice

Emergency response readiness

Facility safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Recreation Therapy)

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

As a Recreational Activities Coordinator in a correctional environment, the primary role is to develop, implement, and oversee structured physical, athletic, and leisure programs for the inmate population. These programs are essential for facility security, stress reduction, and behavioral management. This position is located at the Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution (WMCI) in Torrington, Wyoming.

Torrington sits on the eastern plains of Wyoming along the North Platte River, at the historic crossroads of the Oregon, Mormon, and Texas Cattle trails. It offers a blend of authentic western culture and community recreation.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE!

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Human Resource Contact: [e-mail] / 307-532-6613

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops and administers the therapeutic facility's recreational program, utilizing various forms of recreation.
• Works with uniformed, non-uniformed, and contracted staff members for personalized recreational programs.
• Maintain workout equipment, train employees to troubleshoot, recognize problems, and how to correct minor problems.
• Projects budgetary needs and maintains routine inventories.
• Supervises staff, assists in the hiring of recreational activities specialists, makes recommendations for disciplinary actions, including termination, and evaluates assigned staff.
• Assists with the development and administration of the recreational program for the facility, utilizing various forms of recreation to meet the physical, cognitive, and sensory needs of the individuals.
• Creates a schedule that includes daily, weekly, monthly, and annual recreation/leisure activities for large groups of inmates.
• Monitors participants during recreational activities to ensure institutional and individual safety.
• Completes regular inventories of supplies and equipment and prepares requests for new or replacement equipment and supplies.
• Prepares schedules for inmate recreational activities and special projects.
• Coordinates and facilitates inmate incentive programs, such as food sales, bake sales, fundraisers, etc.
• The work schedule may include weekends and evening hours.
• Responsible for ensuring a safe and enjoyable workplace, including participation in initiatives designed to promote a positive work environment

PREFERENCES

Preference may be given to those with 3 or more years of work experience in a Recreational and/or correctional environment.

Preference may be given to those with 2 or more years of supervisor experience in a Recreational and/or correctional environment.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of supervisory techniques: guide, monitor, and support their team to achieve organizational goals
• Knowledge of recreational therapy practice, principles, and procedures.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to the area of specialization.
• Knowledge of recreational materials, tools, and equipment, and their care and use.
• Knowledge of the rules and procedures for a wide variety of team and individual sports and games.
• Knowledge of individual and group work techniques used in recreational instruction and organization.
• Knowledge of community resources available to the recreation program of the institution.
• Knowledge of emergencies and dangerous situations and how to physically respond to them.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Recreation Therapy)

Experience

0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in recreational therapy) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Recreational Activities Specialist

Education & Experience Substitution

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in recreational therapy) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Recreational Activities Specialist

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical ability to lift, twist, bend, pull, and push up to 50 lbs.
• Climbing on an occasional to regular basis
• Walking on cement floors on an occasional to regular basis
• Stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching on an occasional basis
• Reaching on a regular basis
• Standing on a regular basis
• Pushing/pulling on a regular basis
• Typing/Repetitive motion on a regular basis
• Talking/hearing on a frequent basis
• Seeing: the visual ability to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Seeing: the visual ability to perform an activity such as analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.
• Pre-service and annual training is required, which includes Krav Maga defensive tactics.
• A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.

NOTES

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check and drug test prior to appointment.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. Per WDOC policy, all staff are subject to drug testing while employed by the WDOC.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Tobacco-Free Workplace and prohibits the taking, carrying, possessing, or introducing of smoking materials, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities or grounds.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections complies with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates and offenders from abuse, corporal punishment, personal injury, disease, property damage, and harassment, and the elimination of prison rape.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections has a strict dress code policy to include standards for facial hair, body art, and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacations and sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement, 457 deferred compensation program, and longevity pay opportunities for advancement. Please visit our website at http://doc.state.wy.us/

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.