Recreation Coordinator

About the position

This position is located at Pamlico Correctional Institution in Bayboro, NC. This is a medium custody facility housing approximately 550 male offenders. This position serves as the Recreation Coordinator and is responsible for the overall recreational program for inmates in a state prison facility. This position reports to the Associate Warden for Operations 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the overall recreational program for inmates.
• Create a comprehensive annual recreation plan.
• Plan and oversee recreational activities, seasonal and holiday events.
• Purchase, inventory, and distribute equipment and supplies.
• Evaluate recreational areas and ensure proper maintenance of equipment.
• Oversee library access for all offenders.
• Coordinate with community agencies to enrich programs and establish new ones.
• Supervise staff and offenders involved in recreational programs.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• State Benefits
• Full-time position (40 hours per week)