Recreational Activities Specialist 2026-02627

State of Wyoming•Torrington, WY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Corrections seeks a Recreational Activities Specialist at the Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution (WMCI), which serves as an intake and assessment center and provides education and treatment services to male inmates. The role works directly with and supervises inmates daily in the institution’s recreational area. The specialist helps develop and administer recreation programs that address participants’ physical, cognitive, and sensory needs. The work includes planning activities and schedules, monitoring participants for safety, maintaining recreation supplies and equipment, and coordinating inmate incentive programs. The schedule may include weekends and evening hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, typically in Recreation Therapy, or 3–4 years of progressive work experience, typically in recreational therapy, as an education and experience substitution.
Knowledge of recreational therapy practices, principles, and procedures.
Knowledge of rules and regulations relevant to the area of specialization.
Knowledge of recreational materials, tools, and equipment, including their care and use.
Knowledge of rules and procedures for team and individual sports and games, including fantasy sports.
Knowledge of individual and group work techniques used in recreational instruction and organization.
Knowledge of community resources available to the institution’s recreation program.
Knowledge of applicable computer applications, including Excel.
Knowledge of emergencies and dangerous situations and how to physically respond to them.
Ability to meet the physical demands described in the posting, including lifting, twisting, bending, pulling, and pushing up to 50 pounds.
Successful applicants must pass a background and reference check, medical evaluation, and drug test before appointment; fingerprint-based background checks are conducted through state and federal agencies.
Applicants must meet the department’s dress code standards.

Nice To Haves

Three years of work experience with a recreational background and/or prior corrections experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with developing and administering the facility’s recreational program using activities that meet individuals’ physical, cognitive, and sensory needs.
Create schedules of daily, weekly, monthly, and annual recreation and leisure activities for large inmate groups.
Monitor participants during recreational activities to support institutional and individual safety.
Conduct regular inventories of supplies and equipment and request new or replacement items as needed.
Prepare schedules for inmate recreational activities and special projects.
Coordinate and facilitate inmate incentive programs.
Help ensure a safe and enjoyable workplace, including participating in initiatives that promote a positive work environment.