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Corrections Recreation LeaderPosted
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7/29/2024 (8:00 PM EDT)
24-04371
Corrections Recreation Leader
Pay Grade 12
Salary
$35,907.12 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections
Location
Green River Correctional Complex
1200 River Road
Central City, KY 42330 USA
Description
Green River Correctional Complex (GRCC) is a 982-bed medium/minimum security adult male correctional facility located in Central City, Kentucky, and operated by the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, Department of Corrections. Our ultimate mission is to prepare inmates to return to society as contributing, law-abiding citizens. We understand that the best program to accomplish that goal is the example we set while inmates are under our supervision. We are committed to providing an opportunity for all inmates to become productive citizens when they leave GRCC.
Would you like to have a position that is team oriented and full of opportunity for career development? If so, look no further than working as a Corrections Recreation Leader. You will get to work with each department within GRCC to ensure that compliance is maintained and all areas are operating to their best. This position is a good stepping-stone for career advancement, as you will learn the ways that facilities operate through American Correctional Association (ACA) Standards and polices and procedures.
The ideal candidate for this position will have strong observation skills, strong communication skills, be self-motivated, and be well organized.
Responsibilities and personal characteristics for success include, but are not limited to, the following :
* Plan, direct and coordinate recreational activities to meet needs of correctional clients in a large correctional institution.
* Consult with various institutional staff in planning programs for residents.
* Gather information on offender skills, abilities, and interests in an effort to recommend, plan and implement recreational activities.
* Supervise institution gymnasium sanitation, general maintenance of recreation equipment, and inventory of supplies.
* Attend institution meetings.
* Prepare various reports.
* Maintain records on recreational equipment.
* Direct leagues, tournaments, and holiday events for all inmate populations.
* Maintain records and inventories of recreational equipment.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in planned recreation, physical education, or related activities will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Work is generally performed within a correctional institution. Work environment is hazardous due to working in a state correctional facility with inmates.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Vicki Allen at Vicki.Allen@ky.gov.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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