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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 1 month ago

Recreation Coordinator (Pender CI)

Pender County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$38K/yr - $66K/yr

1+ years exp

The N.C. Department of Adult Correction is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through various means. The Recreation Coordinator will oversee the recreational program for offenders in a state prison facility, ensuring compliance with performance standards and promoting the well-being of the population.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Developing, implementing, and maintaining the recreational program to include accountability of compliance for accreditation

Developing a comprehensive annual recreation plan to promote the physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being of the population

Recreation planning will include leisure time activities, structured activities, special activities and recognition activities that involve both the facility and the community

Ensuring position responsibilities will include recreational activity planning and oversight; seasonal and holiday events; equipment and supply purchasing, inventory and distribution; evaluation of recreational areas; proper maintenance of equipment and areas; oversight of library access for all offenders (books and movies); and coordinating plans with staff and management

Ensuring that offenders with disabilities and close custody and/or restrictive housing offenders have access to all recreational programs within their assigned restrictions

Coordinating with community agencies to enrich programs, establish new programs, and work with community volunteers

Supervising staff and offenders who work with the recreational programs but will not be responsible for offender caseload

Qualification

Recreational program developmentPrison operationsCommunity program coordinationEvent planningBachelor's degreeSupervisory skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

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

Thorough knowledge of policies and procedures of Prisons' operations gained through work experience in a correctional facility

Knowledge of services available from the community and other public and private programs through work experience or personal volunteer experience

Work experience developing or supporting activities or events for a large group of individuals

Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training and Standards Commission