Supervisory Recreation Specialist - Institutional (Assistant Recreation Supervisor)

Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Gregg Township (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks dedicated corrections professionals to foster a secure environment and ensure public safety. This role involves preparing individuals for successful reentry into communities through innovative recreational programs. As a federal employee, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, making your career rewarding. Join a team that values leadership and community involvement, and help shape the future of recreational programs in the correctional system. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while working in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in recreation or related fields.
• 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement recreation programs for inmate populations.
• Provide training to improve recreation department operations.

Skills

Recreational Program Planning

Community Involvement

Leadership in Recreation

Knowledge of Inmate Policies

Education

Ph.D. in Recreation or related field

3 years of 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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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 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.

In addition to the Basic Requirements, applicants must have:

Education:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M., if related.

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: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. Examples include:

• Knowledge of local and national policies, regulations regarding inmate recreational programs, institutional security, and inmate discipline.
• Providing information or training to staff to improve recreation department operations.
• Planning and implementing recreation programs for inmate populations, including community involvement and program management responsibilities.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination that equips you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position. Credit is given for paid and unpaid experience, with actual time spent in activities documented.

Your eligibility will be based on your responses to the application questions.