Correctional Recreation Leader

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As a part of the Indiana Department of Correction, the Correctional Industrial Facility 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 Correctional Industrial Facility is a level 2-3, medium security Correctional facility for adult males.

The Correctional Industrial Facility is located in Pendleton, Indiana. The Correctional Industrial Facility has various job opportunities available to incarcerated individuals to aid in the re-entry process, including apprenticeships, maintenance, grounds crew, food service, sanitation, barbering, and manufacturing. Incarcerated individuals are also afforded the opportunity to earn their GED.

As a Correctional Rec Leader at the Correctional Industrial 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.

• 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• Works with individual or a small group where inmates are withdrawn and/or resistive to treatment;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;
• Performs related work as required.

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.

• 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;
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program:
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