Job Description

Posting number: 010308

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: Programs, Reentry & Rehabilitation Services

Job classification: Recreation Specialist III

Posting type: Open

Categories: Corrections, Recreation, Human Services, Sports & Physical Education, Program Management, Rehabilitation Services, Sports

Summary

• Plan, coordinate, and implement a comprehensive recreation program that promotes physical fitness and good health and wellness to the inmate population.
• 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; coordinates volunteers and community resources to assist.
• Supervise Hobbycraft program.
• Maintain recreational facilities/areas.
• Position located at Camille Griffin Graham CI.

Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:

Recruiting and Employment Services

(803) 896-1649

Employment@doc.sc.gov

Examples of duties

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:

Highschool diploma and relevant experience or a bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation, therapeutic recreation or a related field can be substituted for experience.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

• A high school diploma and two (2) years’ experience in the recreation field.
• A bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation, therapeutic recreation or a related field can be substituted for experience.

Supplemental information

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.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.