Correctional Recreation Leader

Join the Indiana Department of Correction as a Correctional Recreation Leader at the Plainfield Correctional Facility. The role involves working with a team to implement daily recreational programs, ensuring the security and safety of incarcerated individuals, and promoting a culture of accountability and professionalism.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of the rules and regulations of various sports, games, and recreational activities
• Considerable knowledge of institutional recreation program principles and practices
• Specialized knowledge of recreation and its value in a corrective and rehabilitative program
• Ability to adapt procedures, methods, tools, and techniques to specific situations
• Ability to supervise the activities of inmates
• Ability to effectively instruct subordinate staff and coordinate their work
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with inmates and handle disciplinary problems
• Ability to maintain necessary records of programs and student evaluations

Benefits

• Three medical plan options
• Wellness Rewards Program
• Health savings account with bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match
• Two fully-funded pension plan options
• Paid leave policies (150 hours of paid New Parent Leave, up to 15 hours of paid community service leave, 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off)
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program
• Free LinkedIn Learning access