Reentry & Community 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

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.