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Recreation Program Manager Jobs in Kentucky (NOW HIRING)

Stewart Home & School

Recreation Director

Frankfort, KY · On-site

... dynamic program that enriches the lives of students with intellectual disabilities. Position ... This position is responsible for managing daily, evening, weekend, and special event programming ...

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Recreational Aide

Frenchburg, KY · On-site

$29.61/hr

Participates in the Behavior Management System (BMS) and/or the Student Code of Conduct (SCC ... Identifies and recommends changes or modification to the recreation and physical fitness program.

Boone County Kentucky

Program Leader

Burlington, KY · On-site

$13/hr

Communicates effectively with parents and staff, assists with behavior management, and helps ... Community Program Leader Facilitates a variety of educational, recreational, and enrichment ...

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Recreation Program Managers often encounter challenges such as balancing limited resources with diverse community needs, managing logistics for multiple simultaneous events, and ensuring strong participation. They must also address safety concerns, adapt to changing weather or facility issues, and communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, and participants. Successfully overcoming these challenges involves strong organizational skills, creative problem-solving, and the ability to build collaborative relationships within the community and with partner organizations.

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What does a recreation program manager do?

A Recreation Program Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing recreational programs and activities for a community, organization, or facility. They develop schedules, coordinate staff and volunteers, manage budgets, and ensure that programs meet the needs and interests of participants. Additionally, they often assess program effectiveness and make improvements, as well as ensure safety protocols and compliance with regulations.
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Corrections Recreation Program Supv

Commonwealth of Kentucky

Eddyville, KY • On-site

$46K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

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2603872
Corrections Recreation Program Supv
Pay Grade14
Salary
$46,090.80 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH FULL TIME ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY 18A 40.0 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet Department of Corrections
Location
266 Water Street
Eddyville, KY 42038 USA
Description
The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates 13 correctionalfacilities that house Kentucky's adult inmate population. The mission of DOC is to protect the citizens of theCommonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out themandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquireskills, which facilitate non-criminal behavior.
This Corrections Recreation Program Supervisor at Kentucky State Penitentiary (KSP) s essential to providing awide range of recreational opportunities to offenders. The occupant of this position will supervise theinstitution's recreational staff in planning, coordinating, and directing all offender recreationalactivities. Due to the varied population of offenders, a variety of innovative planned activities and dailyrecreational opportunities will be needed to accommodate. This position requires consulting closely with theWarden, Deputy Wardens, Fiscal Manager and institutional Security Staff.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Plans, directs, and coordinates recreational activities to meet specific needs, interests and abilitiesof correctional clients in a large correctional facility.
  • Consults with various institutional staff in planning recreational programs for all residents.
  • Prepares budgets, reports, and other documentation as required.
  • Orders recreational equipment and supplies as authorized to accommodate institutional need.
  • Keeps maintenance records on recreational equipment.
  • Prepares staffing schedules, reports staff attendance, completes staff evaluations
  • Attends meetings and completes training as required to meet the best needs of the institution.
This job requires a security minded individual who can be an effective team leader. Solid communication skillsare essential to communicating with institutional staff and offenders. Innovative thinking and planning are anecessity to providing a wide range of activity options.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Three years of experience in planned recreation, physical education, or related activities.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:Experience in planned recreation, physical education, or related activities will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONE
Working Conditions
Work is generally performed within a correctional institution. Work environment is hazardous due to working in a state correctional facility with inmates.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Candy Dickerson at Candy.Dickerson@ky.gov.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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