Recreation and Athletic Specialist 3 - OCC
State of Washington, Olympia, WA, United States
Recreation and Athletics Specialist 3
Full time | Permanent
Olympic Corrections Center (OCC) – Forks, Washington.
The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to lead recreational and athletic programming for incarcerated residents at Olympic Corrections Center. The role involves planning and implementing daily leisure activities, supervising participation, and managing related resources to promote wellness and personal growth.
Responsibilities
Plan and implement leisure time programs and activities for incarcerated individuals.
Supervise and evaluate participants during recreational activities.
Organize intramural sports programs, special events, and community involvement within the leisure time and wellness program.
Manage and monitor an active hobby and music program.
Process purchase orders.
Organize and maintain recreation records, forms and program documentation.
Maintain clean and orderly recreation use areas.
Control and inventory recreation equipment.
Oversee the operation of the resident library system.
Collaborate with the Washington State Library system regarding library services for the incarcerated population.
Required Qualifications
A two‑year degree majoring in recreation, therapeutic recreation, music, drama, physical education, psychology, or sociology.
One year of paid or volunteer experience managing and organizing recreational activities. Relative experience may substitute one year for one year of education.
Ability to independently plan, organize, and manage the total recreation program at OCC.
Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must be evaluated with a credential evaluation report.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in state employment or other public service within the recreational field.
Benefits
Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position).
Up to 25 paid vacation days a year.
8 hours of paid sick leave per month.
12 paid holidays a year.
Generous retirement plan through PERS or PSERS.
Flex Spending Accounts.
Dependent Care Assistance.
Deferred Compensation.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
And more.
DOC is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability. Persons with a service animal are welcomed.
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Full time | Permanent
Olympic Corrections Center (OCC) – Forks, Washington.
The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to lead recreational and athletic programming for incarcerated residents at Olympic Corrections Center. The role involves planning and implementing daily leisure activities, supervising participation, and managing related resources to promote wellness and personal growth.
Responsibilities
Plan and implement leisure time programs and activities for incarcerated individuals.
Supervise and evaluate participants during recreational activities.
Organize intramural sports programs, special events, and community involvement within the leisure time and wellness program.
Manage and monitor an active hobby and music program.
Process purchase orders.
Organize and maintain recreation records, forms and program documentation.
Maintain clean and orderly recreation use areas.
Control and inventory recreation equipment.
Oversee the operation of the resident library system.
Collaborate with the Washington State Library system regarding library services for the incarcerated population.
Required Qualifications
A two‑year degree majoring in recreation, therapeutic recreation, music, drama, physical education, psychology, or sociology.
One year of paid or volunteer experience managing and organizing recreational activities. Relative experience may substitute one year for one year of education.
Ability to independently plan, organize, and manage the total recreation program at OCC.
Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must be evaluated with a credential evaluation report.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in state employment or other public service within the recreational field.
Benefits
Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position).
Up to 25 paid vacation days a year.
8 hours of paid sick leave per month.
12 paid holidays a year.
Generous retirement plan through PERS or PSERS.
Flex Spending Accounts.
Dependent Care Assistance.
Deferred Compensation.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
And more.
DOC is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability. Persons with a service animal are welcomed.
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