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Recreation Specialist (#013945) McCormick Correctional Institution, McCormick (MCCORMICK) Level 3

State of South Carolina

McCormick County, SCFull-time$31–41K/yrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$31–41K/yr
Location
McCormick County, SC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Recreation Specialist plans and delivers recreation programming for the inmate population at McCormick Correctional Institution, including fitness, wellness, tournaments, and passive activities. The role supervises inmate recreation assistants, manages equipment and facilities, conducts activity training and health education, coordinates volunteers and community resources, and oversees the Hobbycraft program. The successful candidate must complete four weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Recreation ProgrammingPhysical FitnessHealth EducationActivity TrainingVolunteer Coordination

Qualifications

High School Diploma and Two Years Recreation Experience or Related Bachelor'sFour Weeks SCDC Basic Training

Full job description

  • Plan, coordinate, and implement a comprehensive recreation program that promotes physical fitness and good health and wellness to the inmate population at McCormick Correctional Institution.
  • 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; coordinate volunteers and community resources to assist.
  • Supervise Hobbycraft program.
  • Maintain recreational facilities/areas.

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 [email protected]

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.

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.

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