Recreation And Athletics Specialist 3
Recreation And Athletics Specialist 3
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$ 5175 - 6959
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02-05-2025
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RECREATION AND ATHLETICS SPECIALIST 3
MONROE CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX
SALARY: $5175.00 $6959.00 Monthly
OPENING DATE:4/30/2025
CLOSING DATE:
5/14/2025
**THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO PERMANENT WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS EMPLOYEES ONLY**The Washington State Department of Corrections is seeking highly motivated and talented individuals for the positions of Recreation and Athletics Specialist 3 at the Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC) in Monroe WA. MCC is staffed 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC)is a 1500 bed male allcustody level facility located 30 miles northeast of Seattle. Employing approximately 1200 staff the complex consists of five major units; the Washington State Reformatory Unit (WSRU) Sky River Treatment Center (SRTC) a large mental health inpatient treatment unit Twin Rivers Unit (TRU) Intensive Management Unit (IMU) and the Minimum Security Unit (MSU). Services provided at MCC include custody and security classification educationincarcerated individualstreatments food service maintenance personnel recreation volunteer services religious services library services incarcerated individuals records visiting and extended family visiting.
Department of Corrections (DOC) as a partner in the criminal justice system enhances public safety administers criminal sanctions and programs in accordance with the law and provides leadership for the future of corrections in Washington State. Whether the work is inside a prison in community corrections or in an administrative office the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which allincarnated individualscan learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.Note: This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.**Incomplete applications will not be considered.Duties
- Duties:The Recreation and Athletics Specialist3 ensures the overall Recreation program meets the needs of both the facility and offender population.
At the Monroe Correctional ComplexWashington State Reformatory Unit this position will plan organize and direct a majority of all recreation activities to include gym yard weights intramural leagues photos and in cell activities. This position may have responsibility for other special events and/or family centered programs.
Duties include but are not limited to:- Plans organizes and directs a majority of all recreation at MCC including gym and yard intramural sports leagues and photos.
Tasks include: Sets intramural league season dates days and times. Assigns coaches and sets season expectations. Hires and trains league officials. Trains and assigns offender photographer and establishes photo rules. Prints qualifying offender photos. - Manages the incell hobby / music program
Tasks include: Inspect recreation equipment for necessary repairs. Work with maintenance department and outside vendors for equipment repair or replacement. Works with Tool Room Sgt. to update the tool inventory list check the tool cribs and work with officers to complete inventory accounting. - Responsible for recruitment screening placement and payment of offender work crew. Tasks include: Working with Facility Risk Management Team and utilizing the job referral list to hire train and evaluate offender workers.
- Maintains accurate call outs and rosters for offender participants and responds to paper kites and CePrisons kiosk messages. Tasks include: Updating morning exercise class lists and setting the callout schedule. Ensuring there are no schedule conflicts with other programs. Respond in a timely manner to paper kites and Ceprison kiosk messages.
- Maintains and accounts for all tools and ensures that proper training and safety precautions are complete.Tasks include:Works with Tool Room Sgt. to update the tool inventory list check the tool cribs and work with officers to complete inventory accounting.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Plans organizes and directs a majority of all recreation at MCC including gym and yard intramural sports leagues and photos.
Qualifications
- Qualifications:Required:
Working knowledge of several fields of recreational activities including specialized knowledge in at least two broad areas such as sports music social activities and or hobby crafts
Ability to plan organize and lead institution recreation programs; adapt recreation policies methods and techniques to specific operational situations
Supervise and train league officials fitness instructors photographers and other recreation related duties.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees
Establish and maintain effective records and reporting systems.
Understand and apply DOC policies and procedures relative to the program area and specific job duties
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
A Bachelors degree involving major study in either (a) recreation or therapeutic recreation (b) music drama or physical education or (c) psychology sociology or education with a minor in recreation physical education music or drama and two years of paid professional recreation experience.
OR
One year of experience as a Recreation Specialist 2.
AND
Knowledge of:
1. Principles of supervision in group and individual therapeutic recreation and general recreational activities
2. Techniques of observing offenders and making oral and written reports
3. Training techniques humanities and behavioral sciences. Supplemental Information
- Supplemental Information:
Vision: Working together for safer communities.
Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race creed color national origin sex marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age honorably discharged veteran veteran status genetic information or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
IMPORTANT NOTES:- Please include a minimum of three 3 professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance technical skills and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references please include nonrelated professionals such as educators or other professional associates.
- A resume is not an adequate substitute for job history on your application. The job history section must be filled out for your application to be considered complete.
- Incomplete applications WILL NOT be considered.
**Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.- A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
- Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
- We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcoholfree work environment and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A preemployment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances will be disqualified from consideration.
- Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of selfdefense and/or deescalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result further information testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
- Requires respirator medical evaluation questionnaire fit testing training and use of respiratory protection as required by the WA Industrial Safety & Act standards. Refer to WAC 296842 to learn more.
- Must be able to work in spaces climb stairs walk long distances and frequently lift up to 30 pounds. Under rare circumstances this position may be required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds.
- DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. does not use EVerify; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEMOptional Practice Training (OPT). For information please visit.
- This position may be represented by a collective bargaining unit.
As an employee of the Department of Corrections your worklife integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical dental and vision these perks also may include:- Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
- Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
- 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
- 12 paid holidays a year
- Generous retirement plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Deferred Compensation and so much more!
Veterans Preference Points Qualification
In order to be eligible to receive Veterans Preference Points as noted in the Agency Wide Questions you will need to attach a legible copy of your DD214 to your application OR email a copy to by close of the job posting. If this information is not received by the closing date no additional points will be applied to your final examination score.
The mission of DOC is to improve public safety.
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