Corrections Recreation Program Supv

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates recreational activities to meet specific needs, interests, and abilities of correctional clients in a large correctional facility.
• Consults with various institutional staff in planning recreational programs for all residents.
• Prepares budgets, reports, and other documentation as required.
• Orders recreational equipment and supplies as authorized to accommodate institutional need.
• Keeps maintenance records on recreational equipment.
• Prepares staffing schedules, reports staff attendance, and completes staff evaluations.
• Attends meetings and completes training as required to meet the best needs of the institution.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Experience, Training, or Skills: Three years of experience in planned recreation, physical education, or related activities.
• Substitute Education for Experience: None.
• Substitute Experience for Education: Experience in planned recreation, physical education, or related activities will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.

Qualifications

• Security-minded individual who can be an effective team leader.
• Solid communication skills are essential to communicating with institutional staff and offenders.
• Innovative thinking and planning are a necessity to providing a wide range of activity options.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Innovative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Full-time employment with the Kentucky Department of Corrections.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary of $46,090.80 annually.
• Eligibility for overtime pay.

Pay

• $46,090.80 Annually

Schedule

• 18A - Full-time, 40 hours per week