Correctional Recreation Leader

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As a part of the Indiana Department of Correction, the Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility (PNJCF) promotes public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re‑entry. We strive to model best Correctional practices, return productive citizens to our communities, and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity and professionalism. The Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility is a maximum‑security Correctional facility for juvenile males.

Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility is located in Pendleton, Indiana. The Pendleton Juvenile Correctional facility is a campus‑like structure, consisting of housing units, medical, food, and laundry services. The Programs building accommodates Providence Jr./Sr. High School, indoor recreational facilities, and a chapel. There are outdoor recreational areas within the fenced perimeter, including baseball diamonds, volleyball courts, basketball courts, and a quarter‑mile walking running track.

Additionally, the facility includes a housing area for special management and behaviorally challenged youths.

As a Correctional Rec Leader at the Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility, you will be responsible for working as a part of a team in an Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) facility. During a 7.5‑hour shift, you will be responsible for the security of the recreation building, and the safety of the incarcerated individuals during the recreation lines. You will be responsible for implementing daily recreational programs during your shift with added responsibilities communicated to you by the Rec Coordinator.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Plans, initiates, organizes, and conducts recreational activities in one or more of the following program areas: holiday activities, swimming, arts and crafts, and/or softball.
• Works with individual or a small group where inmates are withdrawn and/or resistive to treatment.
• Assists in directing volunteers in recreation.
• Recommends the purchase of recreation equipment and repairs damaged equipment.
• Maintains necessary records of programs and student evaluations.
• Handles and reports inmate disciplinary problems arising from recreational events.
• Occasionally acts as coordinator in the absence of the Recreation Coordinator.
• Assists in instructing and coordinating the work of subordinates.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Extensive knowledge of the rules and regulations of a variety of sports, games, and other recreational activities.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of an institutional recreation program.
• Specialized knowledge of recreation and its value in a corrective and rehabilitative program.
• Specialized knowledge of both the basic philosophy of recreation and individual and group behavior.
• Ability to adapt procedures, methods, tools, and techniques to specific situations.
• Ability to supervise the activities of inmates.
• Ability to effectively instruct subordinate staff and coordinate their work.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with inmates and handle disciplinary problems.
• Ability to maintain necessary records of programs and student evaluations.

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