Recreation Manager - Reception and Treatment Center
State of Nebraska

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Hiring Agency:
Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location:
Lincoln Job Posting

Hiring Rate:
$29.047

Classification Salary Range:
$27.66 - $41.50

Job Posting:
JR2024-00005677 Recreation Manager - Reception and Treatment Center (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
05-02-2024

Job Description:
Candidates with experience in relevant recreational activities in a custodial setting are encouraged to apply.

Information about the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services can be found at:
www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at megan.jones@nebraska.gov.

DUTIES:
Develops and implements leisure time activities such as: athletics, music, art, recreational therapy, library and other cultural events; to provide a positive environment; reward good behavior; facilitate physical, educational, and emotional growth; and comply with accreditation standards. Writes procedures to comply with policy and accreditation requirements. Develop and implement policies and procedures for the operation of the gym, library, and haircutting services. Selects, orders, and warehouses materials, equipment, and supplies to effectively and efficiently conduct assigned leisure time activities. Records and reports inmate participation in activities to have a written record and comply with reporting requirements. Confers with the staff of outside resources to enlist their assistance in providing leisure time activities. Organizes, monitors, and directs intramural sports and athletic teams to facilitate the physical and mental wellbeing of the participants. Accesses needs and interests of inmate populations to assist in program planning and budget preparation.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in recreation management, recreation therapy, or a related field and one year of experience providing recreation to others and experience coordinating, directing, leading and assigning work. Other training, education or experience in recreation management, recreation therapy, providing recreation to others, or a related field may be substituted for the degree on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Staff supervisory experience. Bachelor's degree in recreation or related field. Experience in relevant recreational activities in a custodial setting. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish desired.

Other: Transcripts required prior to appointment. Must be able to move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs without assistance. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in this order: medical exam and pass a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of: rules, regulations and strategies of sports and other recreational activities; institution rules and regulations; principles, techniques, and practices of recreational activity; CPR; self-defense; behavior modification; treatment programs; first-aid; budgeting; emergency procedures.

Skill in: performing various sports, music, and other recreational activities; operating standard recreational equipment; leading recreational activities.

Ability to: explain rules and regulations of sports and recreational activities; give instructions and document inmate participation; understand behavior modification treatment programs; effectively terminate deviant behavior; organize, direct, develop interest, and instruct inmates in recreational activities; develop and implement policies and procedures for a comprehensive recreation program; coordinate programs and activities with other institution departments; hire, train, supervise, and evaluate inmates and staff members; communicate effectively with individuals with diverse backgrounds.


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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