Recreation & Athletics Specialist 3

Salary: $5,175.00 - $6,959.00 Monthly
Location : Mason County - Shelton, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Non-Permanent
Job Number: 9
Department: Dept. of Corrections
Division: Prisons - WCC
Opening Date: 04/24/2025
Closing Date: 5/7/:59 AM Pacific

Description
Recreation & Athletics Specialist 3

Washington Corrections Center
External - Full Time - Non - Permanent
The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking highly motivated and talented individual for the position of Recreation & Athletics Specialist 3 at the Washington Corrections Center (WCC) in Shelton, Washington.
The Washington Corrections Center is a Reception and Diagnostic Center. The facility is a close-custody facility with the primary responsibility to process, test, and classify all adult male felons sentenced to prison in Washington State. The facility has seven living units and houses 1,700 incarcerated individuals. There are about 500 incarcerated individuals screened and assessed each month. WCC is also the major hub for transfer of incarcerated individuals to and from facilities throughout the state.

We are searching for an adaptable and dependable team member who has excellent written and verbal communication skills to assume the critical role of Recreation & Athletics Specialist 3 and ensure WCC is operating in support of the mission, vision, and strategic plan of the agency. For additional information about our agency, please visit
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• A completed application packet will include:
  • A cover letter outlining how you meet the qualifications for this position,
  • A detailed chronological resume,
  • At least (3) three professional references

- A professional reference is identified as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
Incomplete application packages may disqualify an applicant from the application process.
We are looking for evidence in your application materials that you have the experience, skills, and abilities indicated in this job posting. Qualified applicants whose responses most closely match the requirements of this position may be invited to interview. Carefully review your application before submitting. All information may be verified, and documentation may be required. The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the application materials submitted.

Duties
The Recreation & Athletics Specialist 3 ensures that overall Recreation program meets the needs of both the facility and incarcerated individual population.

This position will plan, organize and direct a majority of all recreation activities to include gym, yard, weights, intramural leagues, photos, and cell activities. This position may have responsibility for other special events and/or family centered programs.

Some duties will include but are not limited to:

• Plans program and organize all physical activities to encourage participation of all eligible incarcerated individuals.
• Organizes and runs special holiday events.
• Prepares and maintains records pertaining to equipment inventories, purchasing and tracking.
• Responsible for hiring an incarcerated individual porter and assigning duties.
• Assists with the fee based weightlifting program.
• Assists with the incarcerated photo program in the gym.
• Assists with the incarcerated hobby program.

Qualifications
Required:

• Valid Driver's License
• High School Diploma or GED
• Microsoft Office computer Skills to include Word, Excel and Outlook.

Preferred/Desired:

• A bachelor's degree involving major study in either (A) Recreation or Therapeutic Recreation, (B) Music, Drama, Physical Education, (C) Psychology, Sociology, or Education with a Minor in Recreation, Physical Education, Music or Drama and two years paid professional experience.

OR

• 6 years of experience in recreation, therapeutic recreation, music, drama, physical education, education, corrections, or a related field.

AND

• Demonstrated knowledge of sports & social activities.
• Analysis/planning/execution of a successful recreation program.
• Establishing/maintaining effective records and reporting systems.

Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information

Vision: Working together for safer communities.

Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Please include the following with your application:

• Letter of Interest; (preferably no more than two pages) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are an ideal candidate for this position.
• Resume. Attach an updated resume to your application. Your application alone will not suffice for an updated resume.
• Minimum of three professional references with your application. Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates. Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional reference.

BE SURE TO ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS AND ATTACH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. YOUR ANSWERS TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION AND RESUME.

• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
  Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from and Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.
• DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form.
• DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit

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