RECREATION SPECIALIST 1

Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 11/05/2024 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 11/18/2024 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $2,326. 00 - $3,484. 00 Salary (Annually) $27,912. 00 - $41,808. 00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Mountain City, TN Department Correction
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, NORTHEAST CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX, RECREATION DIVISION, JOHNSON COUNTY.
A pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check required prior to employment. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in recreation or a related field.

Substitution of Experience for Education:

Qualifying full-time professional or paraprofessional experience in recreation or full time work as a Recreation Assistant at a State Institution or Facility may be substituted for the required education, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of four years.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

A valid vehicle operator's license may be required for employment in some positions.

Examination Method:

Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Overview
Summary:

Under immediate supervision, is responsible for professional recreation work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Features:

An employee in this class routinely schedules, plans, and directs recreational programs at institutions or parks. This class differs from Recreation Specialist 2 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for performing work of greater complexity, and is often assigned as the chief recreator at a correctional institution.

Responsibilities
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material:

Check all recreation supplies, equipment, and facilities for serviceability and safety as required by policy and procedures.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work:
Establishes work priorities and plans for inmates and staff under their supervision in recreational activities.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others:
Communicate effectively with others to resolve conflicts quickly and efficiently.
Follows due process procedures to report and effectively resolve unresolved conflicts.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others:
Explain the requirements and standards required for recreational activities to staff under their supervision as required by code, policy, and procedures.
Developing and Building Teams:
Promote team building, staff development, and cooperation with other team members in order to promote a more effective and productive work environment.
Performing Administrative Activities:
Maintain files, reports, and records for daily operations, personnel, and administration as required by code, policy, and procedures.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings:
Monitor recreation equipment issue, use, and inventory as required by policy and procedures.
Monitors the numbers of inmates involved in all daily activities to insure adequate equipment, supplies, and staff coverage are available for the planned activities as required by policy and procedures.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates:
Coordinate with other staff to insure that the resources and facilities are available in order to schedule daily recreational activities in the facility in accordance with policy and procedures.
Effectively communicates with other staff and supervisors concerning events, activities, and policies related to offenders and the agency to promote effective completion of work tasks and a harmonious working environment as required by code, policy, and procedures.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships:
Supports mission-critical decisions made by supervisors, managers, and directors.
Interacts in a positive manner with other staff members, fellow employees, other agencies, and the public to foster and maintain a harmonious working environment in the facilitys recreational programs.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge:
Attend required annual and special training to improve job proficiency and performance as required by policy and procedures.
Scheduling Work and Activities:
Schedules daily and weekly unit activities and staff work schedules for recreation programs and staff as required by policy and procedures.
Assisting and Caring for Others:
Respond appropriately when personal assistance is needed.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others:
Coordinate the work loads and activities of the staff under their supervision.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates:
Follow departmental policy and procedure guidelines when giving information and guidance to all staff.
Consistently sets a professional example for fellow employees by demonstrating positive work habits.
Provides coaching, performance expectations, and performance evaluation reviews for their assigned staff as required by code, policy, and procedures.
Provide job performance guidance, analysis, and performance evaluations to employees under their supervision as required by code, policy and procedures.
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others:
Recommend changes and improvements in the processes and procedures for recreational work activities to improve unit operational performance.
Answer questions for offenders, staff, and others as required by code, policy, and procedures.
Documenting/Recording Information:
Provide payroll information on time and attendance for staff under their supervision as required by code, policy, and procedures.
Maintain records and documentation on inmate recreational labor for attendance and pay as required by code, policy, and procedures.
Interacting With Computers:
Use a personal computer in their daily work activities.
Staffing Organizational Units:
May participate in the staffing and hiring processes for the recreational unit.
Processing Information:
Process annual and special user surveys for future program planning and development as required by policy and procedures.
Training and Teaching Others:
Mentors and/or assists in training of new staff and current staff in order to promote staff development and to improve work performance within the facility's recreation unit.
Getting Information:
Attend meetings as required to gather information for recreation planning and coordination in accordance with policy and procedures.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment:
May be required to operate a vehicle or equipment in their daily work activities.
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization:
Competencies (KSA's)
Competencies:

Decision Quality
Problem Solving
Directing Others
Informing
Organizing
Priority Setting
Time Management
Written Communications
Managi.