What are the responsibilities and job description for the RECREATION SPECIALIST 2 - 03112025-66150 position at Tennessee Department of Correction?
Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, NORTHWEST CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX, DAVIDSON COUNTY
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in recreation or related field and experience equivalent to two years of full-time responsible professional recreation work.
Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional graduate coursework in recreation or closely related field may be substituted for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of two years.
Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying full-time professional or paraprofessional experience in recreation work, or full-time work as a Recreation Assistant in 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 general supervision, is responsible for professional recreation work of considerable difficulty; and performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Features: An employee in this class plans and develops recreational and special event programs for the parks within a region or acts as chief recreator for a correctional facility. This class differs from Recreational Specialist 1 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for more routine work.
Responsibilities
Making Decisions and Solving Problems:
Competencies
State of Tennessee Job Information
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, NORTHWEST CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX, DAVIDSON COUNTY
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in recreation or related field and experience equivalent to two years of full-time responsible professional recreation work.
Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional graduate coursework in recreation or closely related field may be substituted for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of two years.
Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying full-time professional or paraprofessional experience in recreation work, or full-time work as a Recreation Assistant in 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 general supervision, is responsible for professional recreation work of considerable difficulty; and performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Features: An employee in this class plans and develops recreational and special event programs for the parks within a region or acts as chief recreator for a correctional facility. This class differs from Recreational Specialist 1 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for more routine work.
Responsibilities
Making Decisions and Solving Problems:
- May be asked for recommendations related to recreation unit staffing and organization.
- Promote team building, staff development, and cooperation with other team members in order to promote a more effective and productive work environment.
- Monitor the procurement, security, and use of recreational materials and supplies as required by policy and procedures.
- Attend required annual and special training to improve job proficiency and performance as required by policy and procedures.
- 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 facilities¿ recreational programs.
- Process annual and special user surveys for future program planning and development as required by policy and procedures.
- As required delegates to subordinate staff the gathering of information and the conduct of surveys required for planning recreational activities and programs.
- Maintain records and documentation on inmate recreational labor for attendance and pay as required by code, policy, and procedures.
- Provide payroll information on time and attendance for staff under their supervision as required by code, 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.
- Monitor recreation equipment issue, use, and inventory as required by policy and procedures.
- Check all recreation supplies, equipment, and facilities for serviceability and safety as required by policy and procedures.
- Develop recreation unit objectives and plans for staff development and performance improvement.
- Follows due process procedures to report and effectively resolve unresolved conflicts.
- Communicate effectively with others to resolve conflicts quickly and efficiently.
- 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.
- Maintain files, reports, and records for daily operations, personnel, and administration as required by code, policy, and procedures.
- Participate in the staffing, hiring, and promoting processes for the recreational unit staffing.
- Attend meetings as required to gather information for recreation planning and coordination in accordance with policy and procedures.
- Conducts staff meetings to gather information and plan recreational activities for the facility.
- Provide job performance guidance, analysis, and performance evaluations to employees under their supervision as required by code, policy and procedures.
- 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 those assigned as required by code, policy, and procedures.
- Interpret as required for subordinate staff the policies, procedures, and administrative processes of the recreation unit.
- Explain the requirements and standards required for recreational activities to staff under their supervision as required by code, policy, and procedures.
- Translate the meaning of data/reports on recreation programs to end users/superiors in a clear concise manner.
- Schedules daily and weekly unit activities and staff work schedules for recreation programs and staff as required by policy and procedures.
- Establishes work priorities and plans for inmates and staff under their supervision in recreational activities.
- May coordinate with outside individuals/organizations related to recreational programs and activities as required by policy and procedures.
- Coordinate the work loads and activities of the staff under their supervision.
- 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.
- 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.
- Respond appropriately when personal assistance is needed.
- 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.
- May be required to operate a vehicle or equipment in their daily work activities.
- Use a personal computer in their daily work activities.
Competencies
- Priority Setting
- Command Skills
- Directing Others
- Organizing
- Time Management
- Decision Quality
- Problem Solving
- Integrity and Trust
- Written Communications
- Delegation
- Administration and Management
- Public Safety and Security
- Clerical
- Education and Training
- Mechanical
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Coordination
- Instructing
- Writing
- Time Management
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Active Learning
- Monitoring
- Problem Sensitivity
- Written Comprehension
- Speech Clarity
- Personal Computer
- Sports Equipment
- Calculator
- Telephone
- Printer
- First Aid Kits
- Photocopy Machines
- Recreational Art Supplies
- Scoreboards
