Corrections Recreation Leader

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Central City, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kentucky Department of Corrections, Division of Adult Institutions, operates 13 correctional facilities housing Kentucky’s adult inmate population. Its mission is to protect the public and provide a safe, secure, and humane environment for staff and offenders, while providing offenders opportunities to acquire skills that support non-criminal behavior.

The Corrections Recreation Leader plans, organizes, and supervises recreational activities that address inmates’ needs, interests, and abilities. The role accommodates a varied offender population through innovative planned activities and daily recreational opportunities. Work is generally performed within a correctional institution, in an environment described as hazardous due to working in a state correctional facility with inmates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or qualifying experience in planned recreation, physical education, or related activities substituted year-for-year for the required education.
• Strong observation skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Well organized.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate recreational activities to meet the needs of correctional clients in a large correctional institution.
• Consult with institutional staff when planning programs for residents.
• Gather information about offenders’ skills, abilities, and interests to recommend, plan, and implement recreational activities.
• Supervise gymnasium sanitation, general maintenance of recreation equipment, and inventory of supplies.
• Attend institutional meetings.
• Prepare reports.
• Maintain records on recreational equipment.
• Direct leagues, tournaments, and holiday events for all inmate populations.
• Maintain records and inventories of recreational equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level