Recreation & Athletic Specialist 4

Recreation & Athletic Specialist 4

Clallam Bay Corrections Center (CBCC)
Full-time - Permanent

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the Recreation & Athletic Specialist 4 position at Clallam Bay Corrections Center.

Clallam Bay Corrections Center is a 900-bed male correctional facility located on the point of the Olympic Peninsula. It is 50 miles west of Port Angeles and looks out over the Strait of Juan de Fuca at Vancouver Island. This facility houses medium and close custody incarcerated individuals. CBCC also operates a Restricted Housing Unit.

Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all incarcerated individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.

The Recreation & Athletic Specialist 4 position ensures that the overall Recreation program meets the needs of both the facility and incarcerated individual population.

Some duties will include but are not limited to:

• Plans, organizes, and directs the institution’s recreation program to include the intramural sports leagues, weightlifting programs, fitness activities, hobby, music, photo, club activities, arts and crafts, social activities, and supervision of incarcerated work crews.
• Coordinates the availability of these program services appropriately in the gymnasium, outside yards, visiting rooms, and living units. Solicits feedback from staff and individuals about the current program.
• Reviews and provides input about program ideas that are presented by administrative staff and individuals. Develops a budget for equipment, supplies, and facilities.
• Provide a weekly recreation schedule for all units to attend.
• Establishes and prioritizes performance expectations for staff.
• Conducts timely performance evaluations as required and provides ongoing directions, coaching, and mentoring.
• Effectively addresses employee performance and misconduct issues and takes appropriate actions.
• Assesses staff individually for career development and provides training experiences.
• Provides guidance and counseling to individuals with regards to recreation programs, policies, and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains liaisons with community representatives and organizations which may benefit the recreation program.
  
  
  
  

Required:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 2 years' experience in program management in recreational or intramural sports programs.

Desired

• A bachelor’s degree involving major study in either (a) recreation or therapeutic recreation; (b) music, drama, or physical education, or (c) psychology, sociology, or education with a minor in recreation, physical education, music, or drama and three years of professional experience, including one year in a supervisory capacity.

OR

• Three years of experience as a Recreation & Athletics Specialist, which includes one year as a Recreational Specialist 3.

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
  **Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.
• DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.
• DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

What We Offer:

As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 11 paid holidays a year (12 in 2022 for Juneteenth)
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email tammy.williams2@doc1.wa.gov or call (360) 203-1219. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.