Recreation Programs Supervisor
About The Position
This position is located at Roanoke River Correctional Institution in Halifax County, NC. This position serves as the Recreation Coordinator and is responsible for the overall recreational program for inmates at the medium and minimum facility. This position reports to the Associate Warden for Programs 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
- 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.
- 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.
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
- Coordinate with community agencies to enrich programs, establish new programs and work with community volunteers
- Supervise staff and offenders who work with the recreational programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
