Recreational Activities Coordinator

Recreational Activities Coordinator

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

As a Recreational Activities Coordinator in a correctional environment, the primary role is to develop, implement, and oversee structured physical, athletic, and leisure programs for the inmate population. These programs are essential for facility security, stress reduction, and behavioral management. This position is located at the Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution (WMCI) in Torrington, Wyoming.

Torrington sits on the eastern plains of Wyoming along the North Platte River, at the historic crossroads of the Oregon, Mormon, and Texas Cattle trails. It offers a blend of authentic western culture and community recreation.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE!

Human Resource Contact: jessica.nielsen /

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

Preference may be given to those with 3 or more years of work experience in a Recreational and/or correctional environment.

Preference may be given to those with 2 or more years of supervisor experience in a Recreational and/or correctional environment.

• Knowledge of supervisory techniques: guide, monitor, and support their team to achieve organizational goals
• Knowledge of recreational therapy practice, principles, and procedures.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to the area of specialization.
• Knowledge of recreational materials, tools, and equipment, and their care and use.
• Knowledge of the rules and procedures for a wide variety of team and individual sports and games.
• Knowledge of individual and group work techniques used in recreational instruction and organization.
• Knowledge of community resources available to the recreation program of the institution.
• Knowledge of emergencies and dangerous situations and how to physically respond to them.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Recreation Therapy)

Experience:

0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in recreational therapy) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Recreational Activities Specialist OR Education & Experience Substitution: 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in recreational therapy) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Recreational Activities Specialist Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None

PHYSICAL

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Physical ability to lift, twist, bend, pull, and push up to 50 lbs.
• Climbing on an occasional to regular basis
• Walking on cement floors on an occasional to regular basis
• Stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching on an occasional basis
• Reaching on a regular basis
• Standing on a regular basis
• Pushing/pulling on a regular basis
• Typing/Repetitive motion on a regular basis
• Talking/hearing on a frequent basis
• Seeing: the visual ability to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Seeing: the visual ability to perform an activity such as analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.
• Pre-service and annual training is required, which includes Krav Maga defensive tactics.
• A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.

NOTES:

• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check and drug test prior to appointment.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. Per WDOC policy, all staff are subject to drug testing while employed by the WDOC.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Tobacco-Free Workplace and prohibits the taking, carrying, possessing, or introducing of smoking materials, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities or grounds.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections complies with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates and offenders from abuse, corporal punishment, personal injury, disease, property damage, and…