Recreation Officer I - WRDCC

About the role

The Missouri Department of Corrections seeks individuals to assist in conducting and overseeing a variety of indoor and outdoor activities/games/sports, prepare for movies, group activities, special seasonal programs, and competitive events. This role also involves providing individual/group instruction in the fundamentals and rules of various activities, issuing recreation equipment, maintaining records, selecting and requisitioning recreation equipment, assisting in the care/maintenance of indoor and outdoor recreation facilities, observing participant behavior, and submitting reports to a higher-level Recreation Officer.

Responsibilities

• Aids in conducting and overseeing indoor and outdoor activities/games/sports such as baseball, basketball, gymnastics, calisthenics, chess, and ping-pong.
• Organizes athletic events/shows/other outside recreation activities.
• Provides individual/group instruction in the fundamentals and rules of various activities.
• Issues recreation equipment; maintains records of issuance and inspects the condition of equipment when returned.
• Participates in the selection and requisition of recreation equipment.
• Assists in the care/maintenance of indoor and outdoor recreation facilities.
• Observes behavior/reaction of participants in activities; provides reports to a higher-level Recreation Officer.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age or older. Additional differentials may apply contingent upon position and facility type:

• $2.00 per hour shift differential for shifts beginning on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am at 24/7 congregate care facilities.
• $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential for posts within restrict housing/segregation units.

Qualifications

Guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years. The Missouri Department of Corrections is committed to promoting from within for employees seeking distinctive career paths.

Skills

Knowledge of recreational activities and equipment, ability to instruct and supervise, and familiarity with facility maintenance are essential.

Benefits

Includes the additional $1.50 per hour maximum security differential ($3,120 annually) for all full-time positions domiciled in a maximum-security institution. Great benefits offered include: Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program.

Pay

Salary range is determined based on experience and qualifications. For more information, contact DOC.Employment@doc.mo.gov.

Schedule

Shifts may vary depending on the facility and position. Contact DOC.Employment@doc.mo.gov for details.