Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Recreation Leader - Senior
Wisconsin Department of Corrections, Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Recreation Leader - Senior
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Wisconsin Department of Corrections .
Position Summary The Recreation Leader - Senior is responsible for the operation, development, coordination, and implementation of gym, music, and arts & crafts programming for inmates. Duties include supervising inmates, ordering supplies and materials, maintaining records and reports, inventorying equipment, and general upkeep of the equipment area.
Salary Information Pay schedule/range (12‑64) with a starting salary of $26.11–$34.34 per hour, plus benefits. Probationary period of 12 months. Current state employees may receive appointment pay per the State Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code.
Benefits
Substantial leave: at least 3.5 weeks of vacation at start, nine paid holidays, accrued sick time that rolls over.
Insurance: health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment.
Optional tax‑advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness program eligibility.
Well Wisconsin Program for health and wellness goals.
Employee Assistance Program for employees and immediate family.
Job Details Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. The Department may conduct pre‑employment drug screening, criminal background checks, and fingerprinting.
Qualifications
Recreation knowledge gained through education, training, and experience.
Knowledge of planning, organizing, and implementing leisure time program phases meeting 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 Click “Apply for Job” on the Wisconsin Jobs site, follow the steps, and submit. Permanent classified state employees or others should coordinate through Employee Self Services if they arrived via the Wisc.Jobs site.
Equal Opportunity The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking a diverse workforce. Reasonable accommodations are provided. Veterans with a 30% or greater service‑connected disability may apply through the Veterans Employment page. Current state employees are not eligible for non‑competitive appointment.
Contact Questions can be directed to Adriana Sierra, Human Resources Specialist – Senior, at adriana.sierra@wisconsin.gov.
Deadline to Apply Open until June 3, 2026. Applications processed weekly on Thursdays.
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Recreation Leader - Senior
role at the
Wisconsin Department of Corrections .
Position Summary The Recreation Leader - Senior is responsible for the operation, development, coordination, and implementation of gym, music, and arts & crafts programming for inmates. Duties include supervising inmates, ordering supplies and materials, maintaining records and reports, inventorying equipment, and general upkeep of the equipment area.
Salary Information Pay schedule/range (12‑64) with a starting salary of $26.11–$34.34 per hour, plus benefits. Probationary period of 12 months. Current state employees may receive appointment pay per the State Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code.
Benefits
Substantial leave: at least 3.5 weeks of vacation at start, nine paid holidays, accrued sick time that rolls over.
Insurance: health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment.
Optional tax‑advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness program eligibility.
Well Wisconsin Program for health and wellness goals.
Employee Assistance Program for employees and immediate family.
Job Details Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. The Department may conduct pre‑employment drug screening, criminal background checks, and fingerprinting.
Qualifications
Recreation knowledge gained through education, training, and experience.
Knowledge of planning, organizing, and implementing leisure time program phases meeting 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 Click “Apply for Job” on the Wisconsin Jobs site, follow the steps, and submit. Permanent classified state employees or others should coordinate through Employee Self Services if they arrived via the Wisc.Jobs site.
Equal Opportunity The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking a diverse workforce. Reasonable accommodations are provided. Veterans with a 30% or greater service‑connected disability may apply through the Veterans Employment page. Current state employees are not eligible for non‑competitive appointment.
Contact Questions can be directed to Adriana Sierra, Human Resources Specialist – Senior, at adriana.sierra@wisconsin.gov.
Deadline to Apply Open until June 3, 2026. Applications processed weekly on Thursdays.
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