Supervisory Recreation Specialist - (Assistant Recreation Supervisor)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Terre Haute, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as an assistant department head in the Recreation Department at one of the Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) facilities. An FCC consists of multiple institutions composed of various security levels. Will be required to rotate to various institutions within the complex on an as needed basis. Reports to the Recreation Supervisor. Serves as the first line manager/supervisor for line staff assigned to the department. Responsible for assisting in managing, developing, organizing, implementing, supervising, and maintaining a diversified recreation program for the inmate population. This includes both conventional programs such as intramural sports, arts, crafts, and community activities and special programs, such as activities for the physically challenged. Because of the wide variety of cultural backgrounds of the inmate population, application of professional skills and technical abilities are an important part of the complex mission. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• Major study in general recreation, or one of the appropriate fields of recreation such as outdoor recreation; recreation and parks leadership; wild land recreation management; natural resources recreation; youth recreation; public, urban, or community recreation; special populations recreation (e.g., senior citizens, institutional, etc.); or physical education.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.
• Experience that demonstrated the ability to apply the principles of one or more specialty areas of recreation.
• Experience which demonstrates knowledge in the areas of local and national policies, and regulations regarding inmate recreational programs, institutional security, and inmate discipline.
• Experience in providing information or training to staff to improve the operation in a recreation department.
• Experience planning and implementing enhanced recreation programs which meet the needs of varying inmate populations in an institution including executing a recreation activity program which involves community participants and program management responsibility.
• A combination of education and experience that has equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position.
• Must upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience.
• Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).
• All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Maximum entry age of 36 has been established for original appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution.
• Initial appointment to a supervisory/managerial position requires a one-year probationary period.
• The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet the needs of the agency.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation.
• All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks.
• All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm.
• Successful completion of the "Introduction to Correctional Techniques," three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.
• The addresses listed on the USAJOBS account/resume must be the primary residence at the time of application.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M., if related.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in managing, developing, organizing, implementing, supervising, and maintaining a diversified recreation program for the inmate population.
• Overseeing both conventional programs such as intramural sports, arts, crafts, and community activities and special programs, such as activities for the physically challenged.
• Maintaining security of the institution.
• Serving as the first line manager/supervisor for line staff assigned to the department.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager