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Corrections Recreation Leader
Commonwealth of KentuckyEddyville, United States; Eddyville, KY, United States; 266 Water St Eddyville US KY 42038, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Jul 2026
💰 $38,093/yr
About the role
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Corrections Recreation Leader
Pay Grade
12
Salary
$38,093.28 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections
Location
266 Water Street
Eddyville, KY 42038 USA
Eddyville, KY 42038 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 at Kentucky State Penitentiary is responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising recreational activities to meet the 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:
The Corrections Recreation Leader at Kentucky State Penitentiary is responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising recreational activities to meet the 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 the 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 institution 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.
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 Candy Dickerson at Candy.Dickerson@ky.gov or 270-388-2211.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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