Recreation Coordinator

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are seeking a Recreation Coordinator who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting.

About the role

The Recreation Coordinator assists in the planning and supervision of the recreational program for the facility. They coordinate and supervise daily recreational and leisure activities, including athletic games, print shop, craft shop, or other hobby programs for inmates/residents. The role also involves assisting in the supervision of the overall recreational program in support of the facility security plan.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise daily recreational and leisure activities in accordance with the building schedule.
• Maintain and conduct physical inventories of supplies, tools, and equipment to avoid waste, loss, and damage.
• Order replacement items in a timely manner, within the guidelines of facility purchasing procedures.
• Arrange for the proper equipment and facilities to be available in designated areas of the facility as required.
• Maintain and monitor the safety and sanitation of recreational areas.
• Prepare and disseminate reports, including safety and accident reports, statistical reports, and other documents as required by policy.
• Take appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED certification, or equivalent is required.
• Sixty (60) credit hours of college coursework in Recreational Management, Kinesiology, Physical Education, or an acceptable related field is required.
• One year of experience in the supervision of recreation or leisure activities is required.
• Acceptable related recreation experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise a recreation program and communicate clearly with participants and staff.
• Experience with custody and control of inmates/residents preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer – including Disability/Veteran status.

Pay

$23.90 per year