Correctional Recreation Coordinator

About Branchville Correctional Facility

Branchville Correctional Facility is a medium‑security facility located in Branchville, Indiana, with a capacity of more than 1,400 incarcerated adult males. The facility focuses on rehabilitation by offering several educational and vocational programs. Incarcerated individuals participate in woodworking and sewing, producing items that support local community organizations. Staff foster an environment that promotes accountability, skill development, and preparation for re‑entry. The facility's rural southern Indiana location provides a structured and supportive atmosphere for growth. Programs are designed to help incarcerated individuals return to their communities with meaningful skills.

Role Overview

As a Recreation Coordinator, is responsible for administering the recreation program. In addition, the incumbent assures that the recreation programs are appropriate, effective, and safe. The objective is to design programming ito facilitate personal growth, well-being, and successful re-entry.

Salary

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience.

A Day In The Life

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and integrates recreational activities to meet specific needs, interests, and abilities of inmates.
• Supervises preparation of budget estimates for the recreation program, personnel, equipment, supplies, and facilities.
• Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of recreational personnel in specific program areas and activities to ensure a well-rounded, effective recreation program.
• Conducts studies for developing new recreation techniques.
• Performs first-line supervisor's duties such as employee counseling, on-the-job training, and appraising employee performance.
• Supervises the keeping of complete and accurate departmental records.
• Supervises the recruitment and transferring of all inmates to their recreational personnel work responsibilities.
• Handles and reports discipline problems of inmates.
• Supervises proper maintenance of all recreational equipment and recreation building.
• Performs related work as required.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need For Success

• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of an institutional recreation program.
• Extensive knowledge of the rules and regulations of a variety of sports, games, and other recreational activities.
• Considerable knowledge of recreation and its value in a corrective and rehabilitative educational program.
• Specialized knowledge of both the basic philosophy of recreation and individual and group behavior.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of recreation administration.
• General knowledge of Department of Correction rules and regulations and working knowledge of the institution's policies and procedures.
• Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of others engaged in a recreation program.
• Ability to adopt recreation policies, procedures, plans, methods, tools, and techniques to specific situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with inmates and handle disciplinary problems.
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate departmental records.

A Degree Is Not Required. Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members. This role provides supervision for incarcerated individuals and requires a high level of judgment and care.

Benefits Of Employment With The State Of Indiana

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
  • Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
  • 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access