Supervisory Recreation Specialist - Institutional (Assistant Recreation Supervisor)

Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking agency dedicated to fostering a humane and secure environment. This role involves planning and implementing innovative recreational programs aimed at preparing individuals for successful reentry into society. As a vital part of the federal workforce, you will leverage your expertise in recreation to enhance inmate programs and ensure compliance with policies. With a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path where your contributions will make a significant impact on community safety and rehabilitation efforts.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in recreation or 3 years of related graduate education required.
• Experience in planning and evaluating recreational programs is essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Planning recreational programs

Curriculum evaluation

Leadership in recreational organizations

Knowledge of inmate recreational policies

Training staff

Community involvement in programs

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in recreation

3 years of graduate education in recreation

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.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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: 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 recreational programs.
• Planning or evaluating curricula for educational levels such as junior college or higher.
• Instructing in recreational program planning and management principles.
• Leadership roles in recreational organizations at various levels.

Additional Requirements:

In addition to the Basic Requirements, applicants must have:

Education:

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

Same major fields of recreation as above.

OR

Experience:

At least one year of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level, demonstrating the ability to apply principles of recreation. Examples include:

• Knowledge of policies and regulations regarding inmate recreational programs and security.
• Providing training to staff to improve recreation operations.
• Planning and implementing recreation programs for inmate populations, including community involvement and program management.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience:

A mix of education and experience that qualifies you for the duties of this position. Credit will be given for both paid and unpaid activities, with actual time documented.

Note: Your eligibility will be based on your responses in the application.