Recreation Leader

• Senior State of Wisconsin
• Corrections
• 3.4 Milwaukee, WI Job Details Part-time $26.11
• $35.

03 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Pension plan Employee assistance program Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications Organizing events Youth recreational activities facilitation Operations coordination Sports and outdoor activities Mid-level Special events experience Experience working with incarcerated individuals Organizational skills Order placement Sports activities for children Inmate behavior management techniques Equipment inventory management Working with youth Correctional policy compliance Full Job Description Introduction The Department of Corrections, Division of Juvenile Corrections, is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of youth placed in our care. Juvenile Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of youth through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin. The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting to fill two part time Recreation Leader Senior positions, located at the Milwaukee Youth Facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Position Summary Tthis position has primary responsibility for the operation and coordination and supervision of the Recreation Department for youth. The Recreation department comprises the gym, recreation area, and unit activities.

Recreation Leader responsibilities include:

direct supervision of youth, ordering supplies and materials, maintaining records, completing reports, inventory of equipment and supplies, and general upkeep of equipment in those area(s). Salary Information This position is in pay schedule/range (12-64) with a starting pay of $26.11

• $35.

03, plus excellent benefits. Pay on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the State Compensation Plan, Wisconsin Administrative Code, and statutes. A twelve-month probationary period is required. In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring: Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, nine paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.

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Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance. An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment An optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives. Our Employee Assistance Program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here. Job Details Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application. The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment. The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting. These positions are part time, working Saturday and Sunday, 8 AM

• 8 PM.

Qualifications Recreation knowledge gained through education, training and experience. Knowledge of planning, organizing and implementing leisure time program phases that meet inmate group needs. Knowledge of team and individual sports, rules, techniques and procedures. Skill in practicing and demonstrating team and individual sports activities. Skill in communicating to inmates about team and individual sports activities. Ability to organize, structure and implement programming initiatives, tournaments and special events. Ability to implement rules, regulations and codes of conduct on inmate behavior. How To Apply To apply, click on "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. Permanent classified state employees who are eligible of consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the application process as described above by the stated date. If you arrived at this posting through the Wisc.

Jobs site, you will need to go to your Employee Self Services portal and apply through the "Careers" tile on the front page. The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program. Current State employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment. Questions can be directed to Katie Benson, Human Resources Supervisor, at or 608-240-5503. Deadline to Apply Online applications will be accepted until August 17, 2026. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Commonly Asked Questions page. Also, some users report better performance when using the Chrome browser.