Recreation Programs Supervisor-Eastern Correctional Inst.

State of North Carolina•2821 Nc Highway 903 Greene, NC

3d•$39,244 - $68,679•Onsite

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. The position responsibilities will include 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); and coordinating plans with staff and management. The position will ensure offenders with disabilities and close custody and/or restrictive housing offenders have access to all recreational programs within their assigned restrictions. The position will coordinate with community agencies to enrich programs, establish new programs and work with community volunteers. The position will supervise staff and offenders who work with the recreational programs but will not be responsible for an inmate caseload.

Requirements

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.
Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
Must pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of policies and procedures of Prisons operations gained through work experience in a correctional facility.
Documented knowledge of services available from the community and other public and private programs through work experience or personal volunteer experience.
Documented work experience developing or supporting activities or events for a large group of individuals.

Responsibilities

Development, implementation, and maintenance of the recreational program, including accountability for compliance for accreditation.
Develop a comprehensive annual recreation plan to promote the physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being of the inmate population.
Plan and oversee recreational activities, seasonal and holiday events.
Manage equipment and supply purchasing, inventory, and distribution.
Evaluate recreational areas and ensure proper maintenance of equipment and areas.
Oversee library access for all offenders (books, movies).
Coordinate plans with staff and management.
Ensure offenders with disabilities and those in close custody or restrictive housing have access to recreational programs.
Coordinate with community agencies to enrich programs, establish new programs, and work with community volunteers.
Supervise staff and offenders working with the recreational programs.