Commonwealth of Kentucky

Corrections Recreation Leader

Commonwealth of Kentucky  •  $37k/yr  •  La Grange, KY / La Grange, IL (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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7/6/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

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Corrections Recreation Leader

Pay Grade
12

Salary

$36,984.48 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location

4000 Morgan Road
La Grange, KY 40031 USA

Description

Creating a Better, Safer Kentucky

The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates 13 correctional
facilities that house Kentucky's adult inmate population. The mission of DOC is to protect the citizens of the
Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the
mandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire
skills, which facilitate non-criminal behavior.

The Corrections Recreation Leader at Roederer Correctional Complex is responsible for planning, organizing,
and supervising recreational activities to meet specific needs, interests, and abilities of inmates within the
facility. This position will need to accommodate a varied population of offenders with a variety of innovative
planned activities and daily recreational opportunities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Plan, direct and coordinate recreational activities to meet needs of correctional clients in a large
    correctional institution.
  • Consult with various institutional staff in planning programs for residents.
  • Gather information on offender skills, abilities, and interests in an effort to recommend, plan and
    implement recreational activities.
  • Supervise institution gymnasium sanitation, general maintenance of recreation equipment, and inventory
    of supplies.
  • Attend institution meetings.
  • Prepare various reports.
  • Maintain records on recreational equipment.
  • Direct leagues, tournaments, and holiday events for all inmate populations.
  • Maintain records and inventories of recreational equipment.

This position requires a security minded individual who can creatively develop a wide range of offender
activities to accommodate varying skill levels and interests. Strong communication skills are essential in
communicating with institutional staff and offenders. Innovative thinking and flexibility are a necessity to
implement recreational activities around the security needs of the institution.

Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
Experience in planned recreation, physical education, or related activities will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
NONE

Working Conditions

Work is generally performed within a correctional institution. Work environment is hazardous due to working in a state correctional facility with inmates.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Sasmita Nanda at Sasmita.Nanda@ky.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Frankfort, Kentucky
Year Founded
1792
Website
kentucky.gov
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