Job Description

Posting number: 2026-02114

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution

Job classification: HSRA09 - RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR

Posting type: Open

Categories: Corrections, Recreation, Sports

Summary

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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! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resource Contact: jessica.nielsen@wyo.gov / 307-532-6613

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

• Develops and administers the therapeutic facility's recreational program, utilizing various forms of recreation.
• Works with uniformed, non-uniformed, and contracted staff members for personalized recreational programs.
• Maintain workout equipment, train employees to troubleshoot, recognize problems, and how to correct minor problems.
• Projects budgetary needs and maintains routine inventories.
• Supervises staff, assists in the hiring of recreational activities specialists, makes recommendations for disciplinary actions, including termination, and evaluates assigned staff.
• Assists with the development and administration of the recreational program for the facility, utilizing various forms of recreation to meet the physical, cognitive, and sensory needs of the individuals.
• Creates a schedule that includes daily, weekly, monthly, and annual recreation/leisure activities for large groups of inmates.
• Monitors participants during recreational activities to ensure institutional and individual safety.
• Completes regular inventories of supplies and equipment and prepares requests for new or replacement equipment and supplies.
• Prepares schedules for inmate recreational activities and special projects.
• Coordinates and facilitates inmate incentive programs, such as food sales, bake sales, fundraisers, etc.
• The work schedule may include weekends and evening hours.
• Responsible for ensuring a safe and enjoyable workplace, including participation in initiatives designed to promote a positive work environment

Examples of duties

PREFERENCES:

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:

• 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

Qualifications

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 harassment, and the elimination of prison rape.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections has a strict dress code policy to include standards for facial hair, body art, and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacations and sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement, 457 deferred compensation program, and longevity pay opportunities for advancement. Please visit our website at http://doc.state.wy.us/

Supplemental information

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Human Resource Contact: jessica.nielsen@wyo.gov / 307-532-6613