Recreation Athletics Specialist 3
Recreation Athletics Specialist 3
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$ 5175 - 6959
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Description
Full Time Permanent
Location: Washington Corrections Center for Women Gig Harbor WA
Salary Range: $5175 $6959 Monthly
This position is not allocated for teleworking and is represented by the Teamsters 117 Bargaining Unit.
This recruitment is open to current DOC employees only.
Are you energetic and supportive of others Do you have a desire to see others succeed If so the Recreation and Athletics Specialist 3 (RAS3 at the Washington Corrections Center for Women (WCCW) position may be your next career move! The goal of this position is to provide activities that reduce idleness by allowing incarcerated individuals an opportunity to participate in supervised and structured physical and pro social activities.
In this position the Recreation and Athletics Specialist is tasked with promoting incarcerated individuals responsibility for their health and wellness by adopting positive lifestyle habits. Programs are designed to reduce the number of disciplinary issues as well as injuries related to stress and strain. All duties and responsibilities of this role are in support of the Agencys mission to improve public safety by positively changing lives.
This position is critical in contributing to a safe and secure environment for all staff volunteers and incarcerated individuals. As an RAS3 you will improve lives and keep people safe. You will also support peoples success safety and respectful and inclusive interactions cultivate an environment of integrity and trust and show how to exercise positivity through words and actions.
If you are interested in a career that provides positive pro social activities for both population and staff encourages healthy lifestyle choices and provides activities that encourage teamwork we encourage you to apply!
A completed application packet will include:
- A cover letter regarding your interest for this position with our agency
- A detailed resume
- Three professional references
Duties
We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence while promoting innovation engagement and safety leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population our agency and our community.
As a Recreation & Athletics Specialist 3 some of your duties will include:
- Supervising daily gym/yard activities which could include:
- Planning organizing and directing athletic fitness sports and special activities to meet the needs of a large portion of Incarcerated Individuals (I/I) on an individual and collective basis
- Supervising instructing and evaluating I/I participation in programs and activities for the general population and Close Custody Unit (CCU)
- Providing instruction and supervision of games sports clinics classes fitness and special events
- Conferring with clinic and/or unit staff to determine overall fitness needs of the population
- Conducting reports and evaluates programs on a continual basis
- Supervising Incarcerated Individuals Volunteers and Guests to include:
- Maintaining safety and integrity of the recreation building and equipment through inspections and submitting work requests
- Preparing Facility Guest Access for approval of Guests entering the secure perimeter supervise and ensure Guests interact with population appropriately
- Budgeting Reporting and Record Keeping
- Assisting with Special Activities In Cell Craft Permits Hobby Crafts and Music Program
- Other Duties as Assigned
- Supervising daily gym/yard activities which could include:
Qualifications
What we need (required qualifications):
- Demonstrated ability to write clearly factually and concisely
- Demonstrated ability to recall detailed information and maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time
- Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills in routine and emergent situations
- Knowledge of recreation administration
- Knowledge of several fields of recreation activities to include athletics fitness music arts and crafts
What will make your application stand out (preferred 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
- Three years of professional experience including one year in a supervisory capacity
- Three years of experience as a Recreation/Athletics Specialist 2
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:
- This recruitment may be utilized to fill more than one position.
- 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.
**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.
- Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from and. Until this documentation is provided you will not beselected to move forward in the hiring process.
- 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 .
Telework Details
This position may be allocated for telework. Work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner to take proper care all stateissued equipment and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite. Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a drop in area available however a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.
What We Offer:
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!
PERS: State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information check out theDepartment of Retirement Systems web site.
For questions about this recruitment or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process please email or call us at. For TTY service please call the Washington Relay Service at 711 or.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
