Supervisory Recreation Specialist - Institutional (Recreation Supervisor)

Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Elkton (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking government agency dedicated to fostering a humane and secure environment for individuals reentering society. This role focuses on planning and implementing diverse recreational programs that promote physical, creative, and social development within a correctional setting. Ideal candidates will possess a strong educational background in recreation and relevant experience in program management. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about community engagement and recreation. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in general recreation or related fields.
• Experience in planning and evaluating recreational programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise recreational programs for diverse populations.
• Provide training and improve operations in recreation departments.

Skills

Recreation Program Planning

Community Engagement

Leadership in Recreational Organizations

Curriculum Development

Education

Ph.D. in Recreation or related field

Master's in Recreation or related field

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 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:

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:

You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression. This experience is defined as that which demonstrated the ability to apply the principles of one or more specialty areas of recreation.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are:

• Experience in providing information or training to staff to improve the operation in a recreation department.
• Experience planning, developing and implementing a variety of recreational programs which promote physical, creative and social development for within a correctional environment.
• Experience developing and conducting a large and diversified program in a recreational specialty area.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience:

Equivalent combination of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. 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.**