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Recreation Program Director

Full time at a Laimoon Verified Company in Canada
Posted on April 22, 2024

Job details

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City's evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety.The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody.Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities.The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 9,000 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.The DOC seeks to recruit Recreation Program Coordinators that will assist with the development and implementation of appropriate leisure activities to be incorporated into the programs' plan.Selected candidates will participate in organized group activities that develop positive group dynamics, while productively occupying inmates with activities of interest.Under supervision of Recreation Supervisor, these recreation program coordinators will be responsible for following:

-Enabling inmates to engage in organized physical recreational activities which contributes to

increased health and less stress

-Planning and executing the recreational program of an assigned area in accordance with the

needs and interests of inmates

-Determining recreational needs of targeted groups

-Evaluating program effectiveness and serves as an integral part of the recreation team

-Eliciting participation in the development and implementation of these activities

-Conducting periodic inspections of equipment and facilities

-Other duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 credits in recreation, physical education, dance, fine arts, applied arts (including therapy), group work, group dynamics, and community organization, at least 18 credits of which must be in recreation, physical education, dance, fine arts and applied arts (including therapy); or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college plus one year of full-time paid experience in planning, coordinating and supervising recreation programs; or

3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and a combination of education and experience that is equivalent to five years of experience required in "2" above. College education leading to a degree may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of 30 credits for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience or 24 credits in recreation, physical education, dance, fine arts, applied arts (including therapy), group work, group dynamics, and community organization, at least 18 credits of which must be in recreation, physical education, dance, fine arts and applied arts (including therapy).55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is not required for this position.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.#J-18808-Ljbffr Management & Operations

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