APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$45,142.56 to
$66,628.08
PAY GRADE: 32
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
Athletic and Recreation Specialists plan, organize, and supervise athletic and recreational activities for inmates incarcerated in a correctional facility in order to allow inmates to make appropriate use of leisure time, develop/maintain physical fitness, and relieve emotional stresses.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
High Desert State Prison, in Indian Springs, and Florence McClure Correctional Center in Las Vegas are hiring full-time Athletic and Recreational (A&R) Specialists. The A&R Specialist will evaluate existing athletic and recreational activities and develop or revise programs based on the cultural diversity and the physical/emotional limitations of the inmate population, and the equipment and athletic facilities available; assess the physical and emotional benefits of various activities; and survey inmate interests.
The incumbent will provide a broad range of athletic and recreational programs for inmates including sports, weight-training, hobby/crafts, social groups, academic and self-help education, and/or other activities; recruit and schedule inmates; prepare rosters; provide instruction and explain rules; obtain and set up equipment; provide programs at various security levels including developing special programs for individual inmates; and observe established safety and security measures in order to maintain control and set limits appropriate to the facility and inmate population. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in physical education, recreation, or closely related field and two years of experience working with adults in physical education and/or recreational programs; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Special Notes
Probationary employees working for the Department of Corrections must successfully complete 40 hours of "pre-service" training provided by the department.
Education above the Associate's degree level may be substituted for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Special Requirements
Some positions require a valid driver's license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
