Recreation Services Coordinator

at State of Vermont in Rutland, Vermont, United States

Job Description

The Vermont Department of Corrections is looking for a Recreation Services Coordinator to work at Marble Valley Correctional Facility in Rutland.  

As the Rec Services coordinator, you'll:

• Prepare and maintain a recreational budget
• Run recreations as needed both indoor & outdoor, morning and afternoon
• Maintain gym and yard equipment
• Inventory, and order supplies
• Oversee the ICS table system, coordinating with central office and ICS services
• Distribute canteen with the Volunteer Services Coordinator each week
• Supervise the front office cleaner  
   

This is a full time position, Monday through Friday from 8a-4p, with holidays off.  You will perform other duties directed by superiors.

Planning, developing, administering, and coordinating a recreation and leisure skills program involving use of volunteer services at a correctional facility for the Department of Corrections. Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrative superior. All employees of the Agency of Human Services perform their respective functions adhering to four key practices: customer service, holistic service, strengths-based relationships and results orientation.

Duties are performed primarily within an institutional setting. Incumbents must possess considerable interpersonal human relations skills, including patience, understanding, and humor, to deal effectively with the institution’s inmate population and other staff members. Emotional and mental stability is required. 
Significant interaction with inmates is required.

There are constant risks of assault by incarcerated individuals

Threats of grievance/Lawsuits/Litigation due to the rec fund, property issues, directive and property compliance

Mental Stress

Emotional Stress

Tension

Weather/outdoor related hazards are possible and likely

Exposure to Biohazard/Covid Related Illnesses

Cuts/Falls 

Exposure to cleaning and other chemicals 

In accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment in the Department of Corrections must provide relevant information.  Previous institutional employers will be contacted and required to provide information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse.  By submitting this online job application, you certify all information furnished is true and complete.  The information you provide in accordance with this regulation may be used, and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history.

Conviction History Requirements: Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment.  You may access the application and corresponding documents by clicking here. Once you have completed the application, please send it directly to the hiring manager identified as the contact person in this job posting.