Recreation Specialist McCormick Correctional Institution, McCormick; MCCORMICK Level 3

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement a comprehensive recreation program that promotes physical fitness and good health and wellness to the inmate population at McCormick Correctional Institution.
• Identify activities for the entire inmate population including continuous tournament activities and passive recreation activities.
• Select, train, and provide daily supervision for Inmate Recreation Assistants.
• Requisition, control, and maintain equipment/supplies.
• Conduct training on rules, methods, and techniques for activities.
• Conduct physical fitness and health education classes; coordinate volunteers and community resources to assist.
• Supervise Hobbycraft program.
• Maintain recreational facilities/areas.

• High school diploma and two (2) years of experience in the recreation field.
• A bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation, therapeutic recreation, or a related field can be substituted for experience.
• Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

• Health and dental insurance, including prescription coverage and wellness benefits.
• Vision, term life insurance, long‑term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
• Retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans, and participation in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, 401(k), and 457 plans.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Work‑life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules for employees of some state agencies.
• Tuition assistance; holiday, annual, and sick leave; discounts on purchases, travel, and more.

Benefits above are available to most state employees; employees in temporary positions may be eligible for all, some, or none of these benefits. Contact the hiring agency to determine the benefits that may be available for a temporary position.