Recreation Programs Supervisor

State of North Carolina•Greene County, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Programs Supervisor serves as the recreation coordinator for the overall recreational program at a state prison facility. Reporting to the Associate Warden for Operations, the supervisor establishes and meets performance-based standards and expected practices, develops and maintains the recreational program, and ensures compliance with accreditation requirements. The role develops a comprehensive annual recreation plan that promotes the physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being of the prison population. The plan includes leisure-time, structured, special, and recognition activities involving the facility and community. The supervisor oversees recreation activities and facilities, purchasing and distribution of supplies, equipment and area maintenance, and library access. The position ensures that offenders with disabilities and those in close custody or restrictive housing can access programs within their assigned restrictions. It coordinates with community agencies and volunteers, and supervises staff and offenders working with recreation programs. The position does not carry an inmate caseload. Applicants must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission. Minimum qualifications are a 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. Applicants must also meet applicable Criminal Justice Standards requirements, pass a criminal background check and drug screening, complete medical and psychological evaluations, and possess a valid driver's license.

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.
Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302).
Pass a criminal background check and produce a negative drug screening result.
Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations.
Possess a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain the facility's recreational program and ensure compliance with accreditation requirements.
Establish and meet performance-based standards and expected practices.
Develop a comprehensive annual recreation plan promoting the physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being of the population.
Plan and oversee leisure-time, structured, special, recognition, seasonal, and holiday activities involving the facility and community.
Purchase, inventory, and distribute recreation equipment and supplies.
Evaluate recreational areas and ensure proper maintenance of equipment and areas.
Oversee offender access to library materials, including books and movies.
Coordinate recreation plans with staff and management.
Ensure offenders with disabilities and offenders in close custody or restrictive housing can access programs within their assigned restrictions.
Coordinate with community agencies to enrich and establish programs, and work with community volunteers.
Supervise staff and offenders working with recreational programs.