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Advertisement Closes 7/27/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2603691 Corrections Recreation Leader Pay Grade 12 Salary $38,093.28 Annually Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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FULL TIME

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ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY

| 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections Location 1200 River Road Central City, KY 42330 USA Description The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates 13 correctional facilities that house Kentucky's adult inmate population. The mission of DOC is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills, which facilitate non-criminal behavior. The Corrections Recreation Leader is responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising recreational activities to meet specific needs, interests, and abilities of inmates within the facility. This position will need to accommodate a varied population of offenders with a variety of innovative planned activities and daily recreational opportunities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Plan, direct and coordinate recreational activities to meet needs of correctional clients in a large correctional institution. Consult with various institutional staff in planning programs for residents. Gather information on offender skills, abilities, and interests in an effort to recommend, plan and implement recreational activities. Supervise institution gymnasium sanitation, general maintenance of recreation equipment, and inventory of supplies. Attend institutional meetings. Prepare various reports. Maintain records on recreational equipment. Direct leagues, tournaments, and holiday events for all inmate populations. Maintain records and inventories of recreational equipment. The ideal candidate for this position will have strong observation skills, strong communication skills, be self-motivated, be well organized. 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 Vicki Allen at Vicki.

Allen@ky.gov An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D