Recreation Programs Supervisor
About The Position
This position serves as the Recreation Coordinator and is responsible for the overall recreational program for inmates in a state prison facility. This position reports to the Associate Warden for Operations and must ensure that performance-based standards and expected practices are established and met. The position will be accountable for the development, implementation and maintenance of the recreational program to include accountability of compliance for accreditation. The position will develop a comprehensive annual recreation plan to promote the physical, mental, emotional and social well-being of the population. The recreation plan will include leisure time activities, structured activities, special activities and recognition activities that involve both the facility and the community.
Requirements
- Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission
- Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302)
- Pass a criminal background check
- Produce a negative drug screening result
- Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services or criminal justice field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in corrections or related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
- Recreational activity planning and oversight
- Seasonal and holiday events
- Equipment and supply purchasing, inventory and distribution
- Evaluation of recreational areas
- Proper maintenance of equipment and areas
- Oversight of library access for all offenders (books, movies)
- Coordinating plans with staff and management
- Ensuring offenders with disabilities and close custody and/or restrictive housing offenders have access to all recreational programs within their assigned restrictions
- Coordinating with community agencies to enrich programs, establish new programs and work with community volunteers
- Supervising staff and offenders who work with the recreational programs
Benefits
- Health Insurance options
- Retirement Plans
- NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
