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RECREATION LEADER-SENIOR

Taycheedah Correctional

Location Statewide
Posted 1836 days ago -
Type: Part-time Permanent
Reference ID: 97884

Description

The starting salary for this position is between $16.74 and $29.01 per hour plus excellent benefits. Pay upon appointment for current or former State employees may vary and will be in accordance with language in the Compensation Plan, Statutes, and Administrative Code. This classification is in pay schedule/range 12-64. A twelve month probationary period may be required. Kris Dowse, Human Resources Specialist-Advanced, 608-240-5506, Kristine.dowse@wisconsin.gov Non-Represented Do you like organizing activities? Helping others? The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking to fill Recreation Leader-Senior vacancies located at facilities Statewide. Current vacancy: Taycheedah Correctional Institution (Fond du Lac County). The register created from this recruitment may be used to fill DOC Statewide vacancies that come open in the next 6-12 months. If you are interested in this classification, you should apply now to ensure you are on the register should a vacancy occur. In your application, please identify only those county areas you are truly interested in working. Please note: this is a re-announcement. Candidates who applied and took the exam previously under this Job Announcement Code, 17-01870, and were found eligible, do not need to reapply; these candidates will continue to be considered for future vacancies with their current score.Want to make a positive difference in the lives of others? Consider the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. We are focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of offenders. Employees working in the Department of Corrections have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of those in our custody through careers in a variety of fields. DOC uses cutting-edge research and an evidence-based approach to drive service and program delivery, which allows employees to be part of an agency that has a real impact on the people of Wisconsin. Position Summary: This position is responsible for the operation, development, coordination and implementation of the gym, music, and arts and crafts programming for inmates. This includes supervising inmates, ordering supplies and materials, maintaining records and reports, inventory of equipment and supplies, and general upkeep of the equipment area. Special Notes: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application. The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting. The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency to employment. Applicants who fail or refuse the drug screen will not be given further consideration for employment. Qualifications: Recreation knowledge gained through education, training and experience. Knowledge of planning, organizing and implementing leisure time program phases that meet inmate group needs. Knowledge of team and individual sports, rules, techniques and procedures Skill in practicing and demonstrating team and individual sports activities Skill in communicating to inmates about team and individual sports activities Ability to organize, structure and implement programming initiatives, tournaments and special events. Ability to implement rules, regulations and codes of conduct on inmate behavior How To Apply: Special application materials must be completed by all interested candidates. Apply online at the WISCJOBS website (http://www.wisc.jobs). If you have a Wisc.Jobs account: 1. Click "Log In to Apply" at the top of the job announcement and log into your account. When you have logged in, find and view job announcement.2. Click "Apply Now" at the top of the job announcement. 3. Review your Job Application and make any necessary updates and click "Continue." 4. Complete the Job Preferences screen and click "Continue." Please choose only the Counties you are truly interested in working.5. You will be taken to the first page of the assessment. Follow the assessment instructions and click "save and continue" at the bottom of every page. When you have answered all the questions, click "Finalize Exam" to submit your application for this job.Note: All applicants are required to attach a current resume as part of the application process. Following is a link to tips on preparing your resume: https://doc.wi.gov/Documents/Careers/DOC-Resume-and-Cover-Letter-Tips.pdf .If you do not have a Wisc.Jobs account: 1. Click "Log In" at the top of the webpage. 2. Click the "Create New Account" button and follow the steps to create a new account. 3. Click "Apply Now" at the top of screen and complete steps 3 � 5 from above. Please choose only the Counties you are truly interested in working. Note: Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or former employees eligible for reinstatement) must apply through the open recruitment application process. Position #306040; Cert #32319080

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