Correctional Recreation Coordinator

About the role

The Recreation Coordinator at Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility is responsible for administering and supervising recreational activities, ensuring they meet the needs and interests of inmates, and facilitating personal growth and successful re-entry.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Knowledge of institutional recreation programs.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of various sports and recreational activities.
• Knowledge of the value of recreation in a corrective and rehabilitative educational setting.
• Knowledge of the basic philosophy of recreation and individual/group behavior.
• Knowledge of recreation administration principles and practices.
• Knowledge of Department of Correction rules and regulations and institution policies.
• Ability to plan, assign, and supervise recreation programs.
• Ability to develop new recreation techniques.
• Ability to handle discipline issues.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.

Benefits

• 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.
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs.
• 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.

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Schedule

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance.