What are the responsibilities and job description for the ATHLETIC & RECREATION SPECIALIST 1 position at State of Nevada, Division of Human Resource Management?
Announcement Number: 47972 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 07/08/2024 Close Date: 07/22/2024 Recruiter:
TRACY HILL
Phone: (725)216-6039
Email: tlynnhill@doc.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 11 Days 18 Hrs 47 Mins
The Position
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.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
This position is located at Florence McClure Women's Correctional Center (FMWCC) located in North Las Vegas, NV. Under direct supervision of Associate Warden, Programs, incumbent will be responsible to supervise, coordinate and manage activities and programs for the offender population. Incumbent will develop, provide and supervise a broad range of athletic and recreational programs for the offender population in a correctional setting allowing offenders to make appropriate use of leisure time, develop/maintain physical fitness and relieve emotional stresses. Incumbent will supervise offender workers for payroll and work credit, manage offender library, and hobby craft program. Will serve as a liaison with community partners such as Pups on Parole, Tortoise program, Healthy Steps to Freedom staff, New Path Cosmetology (beauty shop), and will coordinate all the institutional special events held within the facility gymnasium and will manage the budge for this work area. A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required.
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-10_0/
To Qualify
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Qualifications
Education and Experience (Minimum 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. Special Notes Probationary employees working for the Department of Corrections must successfully complete 40 hours of "pre-service" training provided by the department. Education above the Associate's degree level may be substituted for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis. Special Requirements Some positions require a valid driver's license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
TRACY HILL
Phone: (725)216-6039
Email: tlynnhill@doc.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 11 Days 18 Hrs 47 Mins
The Position
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.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
This position is located at Florence McClure Women's Correctional Center (FMWCC) located in North Las Vegas, NV. Under direct supervision of Associate Warden, Programs, incumbent will be responsible to supervise, coordinate and manage activities and programs for the offender population. Incumbent will develop, provide and supervise a broad range of athletic and recreational programs for the offender population in a correctional setting allowing offenders to make appropriate use of leisure time, develop/maintain physical fitness and relieve emotional stresses. Incumbent will supervise offender workers for payroll and work credit, manage offender library, and hobby craft program. Will serve as a liaison with community partners such as Pups on Parole, Tortoise program, Healthy Steps to Freedom staff, New Path Cosmetology (beauty shop), and will coordinate all the institutional special events held within the facility gymnasium and will manage the budge for this work area. A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required.
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-10_0/
To Qualify
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Qualifications
Education and Experience (Minimum 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. Special Notes Probationary employees working for the Department of Corrections must successfully complete 40 hours of "pre-service" training provided by the department. Education above the Associate's degree level may be substituted for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis. Special Requirements Some positions require a valid driver's license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here:
Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
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