Recreation & Athletics Specialist 3 | OCC
About The Position
This position is at the Olympic Corrections Center and aims to provide activities that reduce idleness by allowing incarcerated individuals an opportunity to participate in supervised and structured physical and pro-social activities. The goal is to promote incarcerated individuals’ responsibility for their health and wellness by adopting positive lifestyle habits. Programs are designed to reduce disciplinary issues and injuries related to stress and strain. This role is critical in contributing to a safe and secure environment for all staff, volunteers, and incarcerated individuals. The position supports the Agency's mission to improve public safety by positively changing lives.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent
- Knowledge of several fields of recreation activities, including specialized knowledge in at least two broad areas, such as sports, music, social activities and or hobby crafts.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in State employment or other public service within the recreational field.
Responsibilities
- Planning and implementing recreational activities to meet established DOC standards.
- Planning and implementing leisure time programs and activities for incarcerated individuals.
- Supervising and evaluating incarcerated individuals during recreational activities.
- Organizing intramural sports programs, special events, and community involvement within leisure time and wellness programs.
- Planning, organizing, and leading institution recreation programs.
- Adapting recreation policies, methods, and techniques to special operational situations.
- Managing and monitoring an active hobby program.
- Managing and monitoring an active music program.
- Supervising, training, and evaluating incarcerated workers or volunteers assigned within the recreation department.
- Supervising and training league officials, fitness instructors, photographers, and other recreational related duties.
- Performing administrative tasks such as budgeting and policy development/review.
- Responsible for accurate tool control and recreational equipment documentation.
- Serving as the facility coordinator and supervisor of the Interlibrary Loan Program.
Benefits
- Comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision
- Up to 25 paid vacation days a year
- 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
- 12 paid holidays a year
- Generous retirement plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Deferred Compensation
- 3 days of bereavement leave (for Teamsters 117 represented positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
