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Athletic & Recreation Specialist 1

State of Nevada (NV) | Ely, NV

Posted Date 3/23/2026
Description

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.

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.

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 credit information 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.

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
Salary58,923.36 - 86,944.32 Annual
Field
Corrections

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