Recreation Leader - Senior

The Department of Corrections, Division of Juvenile Corrections, is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of youth placed in our care. Juvenile Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of youth through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting to fill two part time Recreation Leader Senior positions, located at the Milwaukee Youth Facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Tthis position has primary responsibility for the operation and coordination and supervision of the Recreation Department for youth.

The Recreation department comprises the gym, recreation area, and unit activities. Recreation Leader responsibilities include: direct supervision of youth, ordering supplies and materials, maintaining records, completing reports, inventory of equipment and supplies, and general upkeep of equipment in those area(s).

This position is in pay schedule/range(12-64) with a starting pay of $26.11 - $35.03, plus excellent benefits. Pay on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the State Compensation Plan, Wisconsin Administrative Code, and statutes. A twelve-month probationary period is required.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including eks of vacation to start, nine paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Insurance :
  Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being

To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here .

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

These positions are part time, working Saturday and Sunday, 8 AM - 8 PM.

Recreation knowledge gained through education, training and experience.

Knowledge of planning, organizing and implementing leisure time program phases that meet inmate group needs.

Knowledge of team and individual sports, rules, techniques and procedures.

Skill in practicing and demonstrating team and individual sports activities.

Skill in communicating to inmates about team and individual sports activities.

Ability to organize, structure and implement programming initiatives, tournaments and special events.

Ability to implement rules, regulations and codes of conduct on inmate behavior.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affor ... We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program. Current State employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.