Recreation Program Leader 1
About The Position
Plan and coordinate organized discretionary time activities for inmates in the correctional facility. This would include developing and directing a comprehensive recreational program of athletic and non-athletic activities; assessing the interests of the inmates; developing procedures for and monitoring all activities to ensure compliance with established directives; soliciting inmate and community involvement; providing instruction in and officiating at activities; preparing written reports; maintaining records of participants, programs, and equipment; responsibility for issuance and repair of equipment and supplies; conducting tryouts and selecting teams and officials; and coordinating tournaments and other events. This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Requirements
- Four years of experience directing or assisting in the direction of a scheduled, organized recreational program.
- Substitution: an associate degree in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor's degree in a related field can substitute for four years of experience.
- Qualifying related degrees are: athletic training, exercise science, kinesiology (athletic training), kinesiology (physical education), kinesiology (sports management), movement and science, health and wellness (fitness/exercise), recreation and leisure studies, recreation education, recreation management, sports management, sports medicine, sports studies, or therapeutic recreation.
Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate organized discretionary time activities for inmates
- Develop and direct a comprehensive recreational program of athletic and non-athletic activities
- Assess the interests of the inmates
- Develop procedures for and monitoring all activities to ensure compliance with established directives
- Solicit inmate and community involvement
- Provide instruction in and officiating at activities
- Prepare written reports
- Maintain records of participants, programs, and equipment
- Responsibility for issuance and repair of equipment and supplies
- Conduct tryouts and selecting teams and officials
- Coordinate tournaments and other events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
