Recreation And Athletics Specialist

Airway Heights Corrections Center

Salary Range: $5,703 - $7,669 Monthly

Full-time
- Permanent

This position is represented by the Teamsters 117 bargaining unit.

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Recreation & Athletic Specialist3 (RAS3) at Airway Heights Corrections Center. AHCC is a 2000 + bed male facility located approximately 10 miles west of Spokane. The prison consists of a facility that houses medium and minimum incarcerated individuals (I/I).

Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all incarcerated individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.

Supervision of tournaments/activities/events that include both sedentary and athletic. This includes the training and supervision of incarcerated officials, roster management, sign-ups, scheduling and direct supervision of all contests/activities/events. Events will be planned, offered and supervised throughout the year, with a goal of each event lasting approximately a month in duration. Ensure that the equipment (fixed, check-out items, etc…) and athletic fields, in cooperation with the AHCC Maintenance Department as necessary, are maintained in safe, usable condition.

Supervision of the Fitness Room and Fitness Program. Includes daily supervision of the Fitness Room and the development and delivery of a formal fitness class. In addition, provide regular direct supervision of the Fitness Room to remain familiar with the participants, attendants work performance, equipment and operation of the program. Routine inspections to ensure maintenance is performed as necessary and the area and equipment is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.

Assist in supervision of all aspects of both In-Cell Hobby and In-Cell Music. This may include processing of vendor packages and catch-up materials from the property room and delivery of all curio mail-outs to the mail room or property room as appropriate. Supervision of the processing of both incoming and out-going materials to ensure they are authorized. The management of record keeping and associated paperwork connected to curio.

Supervision, call-out management and printing and distribution of photographs to the participants. Additional responsibilities include the purchase and maintenance of associated supplies and equipment.

Direct supervision of the Fitness Room Attendant and Sports Aide Positions. Including but not limited to hiring, training, scheduling, payroll, etc… Assist in the daily supervision of all incarcerated employees of the Recreation Department. This includes providing direction and accountability regarding their daily work when their primary supervisor is not present. It can also include management of payroll, training and all associated paperwork when needed.

High School/College

AND

One (1) year of work experience in recreation or activities planning

OR

A Bachelor's degree involving major study in either (a) recreation or therapeutic recreation, (b) music, drama, or physical education, or (c) psychology, sociology, or education with a minor in recreation, physical education, music, or drama and two years of paid, professional recreation experience.

• Supervisory experience
• Recreational/Athletic programming
• A Bachelors degree involving major study in either (a) recreation or therapeutic recreation, (b) music, drama, or physical education, or (c) psychology, sociology, or education with a minor in recreation, physical education, music, drama, or closely related subject.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Recreation and Athletic Specialist 2 OR Correctional/Institutional or large organization work experience

Note:

Recreational therapy includes providing individualized assessments and treatment which are goal-oriented and directed towards rehabilitation and modification of specific physical, emotional, mental or social behaviors.

Vision: Working together for safer communities.

Mission:Improving public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to…