Recreation Specialist Lieber Correctional Institution, Ridgeville (DORCHESTER) Level 3

Job Title

Recreational Program Coordinator

Job Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and implement a comprehensive recreation program that promotes physical fitness and good health and wellness to the inmate population at Lieber 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 Hobby-craft program. Maintain recreational facilities/areas. Position at Lieber Correctional Institution. Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

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.

Additional Comments

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.

Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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