Commonwealth of Kentucky

Corrections Recreation Leader

Commonwealth of Kentucky  •  $38k/yr  •  La Grange, KY / La Grange, IL (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Corrections Recreation Leader

Pay Grade
12

Salary

$38,093.28 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

1612 Dawkins Road
La Grange, KY 40031 USA

Description

Creating a Better, Safer Kentucky

The Mission of the Luther Luckett Correctional Complex, in accordance with the Department of Corrections is
twofold:

  • To promote public safety, secure incarceration from the community; and,
  • To give felons the opportunities for the capability to contribute positively to society upon release
    through use of constructive classification, programs, and work assignment.

The Corrections Recreation Leader at the Luther Luckett Correctional Complex is responsible for planning,
organizing, and supervising recreational activities to meet specific needs, interests, and abilities of
inmates within the facility.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Supervision of all recreational areas
  • Directing leagues, tournaments, and holiday events for all inmate populations
  • Maintain records and inventories of recreational equipment
  • Ensure security of all recreational areas in an adult correctional setting
  • Maintain records and reports for recreational areas
  • Instruct inmate recreational staff

The ideal candidate for this position will have good communication skills, organizational skills, time-
management skills, creativity, and attention to detail.

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 Amy Ganschow at amy.ganschow@ky.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D


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