Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 11/04/25
Applications Due: 12/31/25
Vacancy ID: 201897
Position Information
NY HELPYes
AgencyCorrections and Community Supervision, Department of
TitleRecreation Program Leader 1
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary Grade14
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $68630 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation To be determined. Will be notified of schedule upon interview.
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 12 AM
To 12 AM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County St Lawrence
Street Address Gouverneur Correctional Facility
112 Scotch Settlement Road
City Gouverneur
StateNY
Zip Code13642
Job Specifics
Duties Description Plan and coordinate organized discretionary time activities for inmates in the correctional facility. This would include developing and directing a comprehensive recreational program of athletic and non-athletic activities; assessing the interests of the inmates; developing procedures for and monitoring all activities to ensure compliance with established directives; soliciting inmate and community involvement; providing instruction in and officiating at activities; preparing written reports; maintaining records of participants, programs, and equipment; responsibility for issuance and repair of equipment and supplies; conducting tryouts and selecting teams and officials; and coordinating tournaments and other events.
Minimum Qualifications RECREATION PROGRAM LEADER 1/SG-14
Four years of experience directing or assisting in the direction of a scheduled, organized recreational program.
Substitution: an associate degree in a related field* can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s degree in a related field* can substitute for four years of experience.
* Qualifying related degrees are: athletic training, exercise science, kinesiology (athletic training), kinesiology (physical education), kinesiology (sports management), movement and science, health and wellness (fitness/exercise), recreation and leisure studies, recreation education, recreation management, sports management, sports medicine, sports studies, or therapeutic recreation.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name SARA METCALF
Telephone 315/287-7351
Fax 315/287-7361
Email Address sara.metcalf@doccs.ny.gov
Address
Street Gouverneur Correctional Facility
112 Scotch Settlement Road
City Gouverneur
State NY
Zip Code 13642
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