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Job Description
***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
Job Summary
The Department of Corrections is seeking to fill a Athletic and Recreations Specialist 1 position at the Ely State Prison. The incumbent in this position will be developing or revising athletic/recreational activities due to cultural diversity and physical limitations of offenders, equipment and athletic facilities available; provide a broad range of athletic and recreational programs including sports, hobby/crafts, social groups and academic and self-help education. They will recruit and schedule offenders, prepare rosters, provide instruction and explain rules, obtain and set up equipment, develop special programs for individual offenders and observe established safety and security and security measures. This position will require the incumbent to work directly with offenders.
Athletic and Recreation Specialists plan, organize, and supervise athletic and recreational activities for inmates incarcerated in a correctional facility in order to allow inmates to make appropriate use of leisure time, develop/maintain physical fitness, and relieve emotional stresses.
Essential Qualifications
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in physical education, recreation, or closely related field and two years of experience working with adults in physical education and/or recreational programs; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Job Duties
Evaluate existing athletic and recreational activities and develop or revise programs based on the cultural diversity and the physical/emotional limitations of the inmate population, and the equipment and athletic facilities available; assess the physical and emotional benefits of various activities; and survey inmate interests.
Provide a broad range of athletic and recreational programs for inmates including sports, weight-training, hobby/crafts, social groups, academic and self-help education, and/or other activities; recruit and schedule inmates; prepare rosters; provide instruction and explain rules; obtain and set up equipment; provide programs at various security levels including developing special programs for individual inmates; observe established safety and security measures in order to maintain control and set limits appropriate to the facility and inmate population.
Participate in activities including officiating at events; observe the skills or limitations of participants; serve as a role model at all times; provide guidance and counseling by listening, observing and assessing moods, energy, and behaviors; initiate discussions in order to defuse potentially volatile situations.
Develop and maintain individual or team recognition awards and incentives by posting statistics and providing motivators; and encourage fairness, good sportsmanship, and active participation in activities.
Select, supervise and train inmate assistants; assess individual skills and interests; provide instruction on equipment usage, set-up, maintenance, rules, and proper techniques; evaluate the performance of assistants including work, attendance, effectiveness and attitude; calculate payroll and/or work creditinformation by maintaining time sheets and submitting payroll forms.
Prepare records and reports including records for individual inmates for verification of program completion; maintain records of functions in order to prepare progress reports on activities, participation, problems, future needs and plans, and to formulate individual progress assessments; and participate in the development of program budgets and tracking of expenditures.
Ensure athletic and recreation equipment is secured and properly stored according to established policies and procedures; maintain records of equipment on hand; maintain indoor and outdoor facilities and equipment, ensuring regular maintenance, cleaning and repairs are performed; request the purchase or replacement of equipment in order to develop and enhance athletic and recreation opportunities for inmates.
Work with custody staff to provide for appropriate security and supervision of inmates participating in athletic and recreation activities.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of: a variety of athletic and recreational activities; equipment required for sports and recreational activities; athletic equipment care, cleaning and maintenance; sports rules and techniques including methods used for improving performance and officiating athletic events; training regimens.
General knowledge of: physiological and psychological benefits of recreation and physical activity; human anatomy and muscle functions; nutrition as related to physical fitness; cultural diversity and composition of common gangs within a variety of ethnic groups; basic math, reading and writing.
Ability to: organize, plan and direct a comprehensive athletic and recreational program in a correctional facility; evaluate athletic and recreational activities and determine program needs; determine equipment necessary for activities; effectively communicate and instruct others in rules and strategies of physical education and recreation activities; defuse potentially volatile situations; schedule activities, leagues, and tournaments; assign and review the work of inmate assistants; objectively officiate events; coach and motivate individuals in sports and recreation programs; actively participate in a variety of sports and recreational activities including performing physically demanding work such as setting up sports equipment and field dimensions, carrying weights, officiating, and demonstrating proper techniques; effectively prepare written reports and records; perform mathematical calculations required to prepare inmate payroll and/or work credit records.
Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley - q.ashley@admin.nv.gov
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits include:- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
- Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
- Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
- Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
- Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
- Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
- No Nevada state income tax.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
- Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .
*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
Closing Date/Time: Continuous - Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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STATE OF NEVADA
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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