Recreation Officer II - FRDC

About the role

The Missouri Department of Corrections seeks an individual to direct a recreation program of limited scope or assist in organizing/conducting/overseeing a variety of indoor/outdoor activities, games, and sports in a large and comprehensive recreation program.

Responsibilities

• Schedules facilities for movies/group activities/special seasonal programs/competitive events
• Affords assistance in or directs the planning/preparation for these activities
• Organizes/coordinates athletic events/shows/other outside activities
• Issues recreation equipment
• Maintains records of its issuance
• Inspects the condition of equipment when returned
• Assumes responsibility for the care and maintenance of indoor/outdoor recreation facilities
• Participates in the selection and requisition of recreation equipment
• Supervises staff assigned to conduct and/or oversee recreation program activities
• Confers with staff members/recreation director/other supervisor regarding special, disciplinary, or related problems
• Assists less-experienced workers in handling such problems
• Observes/evaluates the behavior and reaction of participants to activities and recommends continuation or changes as appropriate

Requirements

• One or more years of experience as a Recreation Officer I with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System OR Six or more years of experience, excluding volunteer experience, in the field of group recreation or physical education which included responsibility for organizing, implementing, scheduling, and/or overseeing recreation activities

Qualifications

• Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute on a year-for-year basis for a maximum of three years of the required experience, at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year – a minimum of three years of experience is required

Skills

• Ability to organize and implement recreation activities
• Knowledge of group recreation or physical education
• Ability to maintain and inspect recreation equipment
• Ability to schedule and coordinate activities
• Ability to observe and evaluate participant behavior

Benefits

• 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

The annual salary listed for this position includes the additional $1.50 per hour maximum security differential ($3,120 annually) for all full-time positions domiciled in a maximum-security institution.

Schedule

Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:

• A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
• A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.