
Recreation Coordinator
- Natchez, MS
- $22.06 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist in the supervision of the overall recreational program for the facility, to include supervising inmates/residents in support of the facility security plan.
- Coordinate and supervise daily recreational and leisure activities in accordance with building schedule, to include but not limited to, athletic games, print shop, craft shop or other hobby programs.
- Maintain and conduct physical inventories of supplies, tools and equipment to avoid waste, loss and damage.
- Order replacement items in a timely manner, within the guidelines of facility purchasing procedures. Arrange for the proper equipment and facilities to be available in designated areas of the facility as required.
- Maintain and monitor the safety and sanitation of recreational areas.
- Prepare and disseminate reports, including safety and accident reports, statistical reports, and other documents as required by policy; takes appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies.
- High School diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required.
- Sixty (60) credit hours of college coursework in Recreational Management, Kinesiology, Physical Education or an acceptable related field is required.
- One year of experience in the supervision of recreation or leisure activities is required.
- Acceptable related recreation experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
- Demonstrate ability to supervise a recreation program and communicate clearly with participants and staff.
- Experience with custody and control of inmates/residents preferred.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
- Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.