Sheriff's Correctional Facility Recreation Specialist

Under general supervision, is responsible for planning, promoting, and implementing recreational activities. Incumbents plan, promote, organize, implement, and evaluate inmates' recreational activities at an adult correctional facility which include sports, games, handicrafts, videos and reading materials. Knowledge of Principles and practices of organizing, conducting, and evaluating recreational activities Behavioral characteristics of incarcerated populations and techniques on dealing with them Recreation leadership techniques Fundamental rules, strategies, techniques and skills of a variety of individual and team recreational activities for incarcerated populations including athletics, games, arts, crafts, physical fitness, and music Recreational and social needs of adult groups First aid and safety practices Ability to Plan, organize, promote, and conduct a wide range of recreational programs Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and inmates from a variety of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds Use sound judgement and initiative in applying general policies by adapting activities to the secured environment and interest of the group Work under stressful, emotional, and confrontational situations requiring good judgement, self-control, and persuading and motivating people Tolerate different values and beliefs Motivate inmates to participate in constructive individual activities and in group activities requiring cooperation and teamwork Tolerate working in a security setting Learn and apply the methods, procedures, techniques and detailed rules and regulations of the inmate recreation and assistance services program, using independent judgment and initiative Communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing Maintain records and prepare reports Minimum Qualifications Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge and abilities would be the following: Either:

1. Three years of full time experience in the class of Sheriff's Correctional Facility Recreation Leader in Sacramento County service. Or:

2. Completion of all major course work from an accredited college or university required for a Bachelor's Degree or higher in general recreation. Paid or volunteer experience in organizing and conducting recreational programs may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Or:

3. Completion of all major course work from an accredited college or university required for a Bachelor's Degree or higher in physical education. AND One year of paid or volunteer experience organizing and conducting recreational programs. Sacramento County is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office.

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