Recreation Coordinator - (Albemarle CI)

About the role

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters! Description of Work Reporting to the Correctional Associate Warden for Operations, this position serves as the Recreation Coordinator. They are responsible for the overall recreational program for offenders in a state prison facility and must ensure that performance-based standards and expected practices are established and met. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: - Developing, Implementing, and maintaining the recreational program to include accountability of compliance for accreditation. - Developing a comprehensive annual recreation plan to promote the physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being of the population. - Recreation planning will include leisure time activities, structured activities, special activities and recognition activities that involve both the facility and the community. - Ensuring position responsibilities will include recreational activity planning and oversight; seasonal and holiday events; equipment and supply purchasing, inventory and distribution; evaluation of recreational areas; proper maintenance of equipment and areas; oversight of library access for all offenders (books and movies); and coordinating plans with staff and management. - Ensuring that offenders with disabilities and close custody and/or restrictive housing offenders have access to all recreational programs within their assigned restrictions. - Coordinating with community agencies to enrich programs, establish new programs, and work with community volunteers. - Overseeing staff and offenders during recreation programs but will not be responsible for an offender caseload. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $39,244 - $68,679 This job posting will close at 11:59 pm, the night before the end date listed above. This is an anticipated vacancy. This position is expected to be available on June 22, 2026. Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Thorough knowledge of policies and procedures of Prisons' operations gained through work experience in a correctional facility. Documented knowledge of services available from the community and other public and private programs through work experience or personal volunteer experience. Documented work experience developing or supporting activities or events for a large group of individuals. Necessary Special Qualifications : MUST be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission. To be considered for a Recreation Coordinator position, ALL applicants must : Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302) Pass a criminal background check Produce a negative drug screening result Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations Possess a valid driver's license Required Adverse Weather Reporting : This position is designated as "Mandatory" and must report or stay over during adverse weather events. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits . State Benefits Information : The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Health Insurance options Retirement Plans NCFlex Supplemental Benefits Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave Paid Parental Leave Visit the State Benefits website for additional information. Note to Current State Employees : The salary grade for this position is NC08 . State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase May result. About the Division of Institutions : The Division of Institutions manages the daily operat