What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrections Recreation Leader position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
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Corrections Recreation Leader
Pay Grade 12
Salary
$38,093.28 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections
Location
1612 Dawkins Road
La Grange, KY 40031 USA
Description
Creating a Better, Safer Kentucky
The Mission of the Luther Luckett Correctional Complex, in accordance with the Department of Corrections is twofold:
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in planned recreation, physical education, or related activities will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Work is generally performed within a correctional institution. Work environment is hazardous due to working in a state correctional facility with inmates.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Amy Ganschow at amy.ganschow@ky.gov
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
7/16/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
req79490
Corrections Recreation Leader
Pay Grade 12
Salary
$38,093.28 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment.
Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections
Location
1612 Dawkins Road
La Grange, KY 40031 USA
Description
Creating a Better, Safer Kentucky
The Mission of the Luther Luckett Correctional Complex, in accordance with the Department of Corrections is twofold:
- To promote public safety, secure incarceration from the community; and,
- To give felons the opportunities for the capability to contribute positively to society upon release through use of constructive classification, programs, and work assignment.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Supervision of all recreational areas
- Directing leagues, tournaments, and holiday events for all inmate populations
- Maintain records and inventories of recreational equipment
- Ensure security of all recreational areas in an adult correctional setting
- Maintain records and reports for recreational areas
- Instruct inmate recreational staff
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in planned recreation, physical education, or related activities will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Work is generally performed within a correctional institution. Work environment is hazardous due to working in a state correctional facility with inmates.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Amy Ganschow at amy.ganschow@ky.gov
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $38,093