Position Number:
County: Jackson
Posting End Date: 4/29/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $32405.00
Location: Grimes Unit Newport
The mission of the Department of Corrections is to be a public safety resource for Arkansas families by providing professional management solutions and evidencebased rehabilitative initiatives for offenders.
All DOC positions are designated as Safety Sensitive Positions and are subject to random drug testing pursuant to the Secretarial Directive governing Personnel Drug Testing. Medical usage as defined in Amendment 93 of the Arkansas Constitution prohibits Personnel in a SafetySensitive Position from the use of medical even if they are qualifying patient under the amendment and/or hold a registry identification card. Department Personnel are prohibited from the use or possession of a medicinal card pursuant to this policy and state law.
Position Information
Class Code: M065C
Grade: GS05
FLSA Status: NONEXEMPT
Salary Range: $32405.00 $51686.00
Summary
The Recreational Activity Supervisor is responsible for directing the recreation staff and residents engaged in recreational activities. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Functions
Leads and provides guidance to subordinate staff by establishing work plans timeframes and/or deadlines staff assignments and resolving difficult or complex problems to ensure accurate and effective application of policies rules or precedents. Supervises plans and organizes recreational activities by reserving vehicles and acquiring tickets for events determining amount of staff needed and posting schedules of activities. Develops and/or modifies programs or games as necessary to permit participation by disabled and/or restricted residents sets up recreational equipment for needed activities and recruits trains coordinates and monitors volunteers for activities. Teaches physical education classes to residents and trains coaches and organizes special Olympic games. Monitors and documents residents behavior and progress during recreational activities. Inventories and checks recreational equipment to ensure proper working order and maintains recreation rooms by spot cleaning and securing equipment. Drives various vehicles to transport residents to and from recreational activities including ballgames restaurants picnics and other outings. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of principles practices and operations of recreational activity programs. Knowledge of activity therapy and behavior modification. Ability to plan organize and direct the work of others. Ability to prepare present and review oral and written information and reports. Ability to participate and direct recreational activities. Ability to plan organize and monitor the effectiveness of recreational activity programs. Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a bachelors degree in social work psychology physical education or a related field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy age disability citizenship national origin genetic information military or veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
Manager