Recreation Specialist (#013802) Lieber Correctional Institution, Ridgeville (DORCHESTER) Level 3
State of South Carolina
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Recreation Specialist (#013945) McCormick Correctional Inst, McCormick (MCCORMICK) Level 3
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$38,000 - $42,000
per year
Type
Closes
March 19, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves planning and running recreational activities for inmates at a correctional facility in South Carolina to encourage physical fitness and overall wellness.
The role includes organizing sports tournaments, training inmate helpers, managing equipment, and leading health classes while coordinating with community volunteers.
It's a good fit for someone with experience in recreation or physical education who is comfortable working in a prison environment and enjoys promoting healthy lifestyles.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma and two years of experience in the recreation field
- Bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation, therapeutic recreation, or a related field (can substitute for experience)
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and implement comprehensive recreation programs
- Skills in selecting, training, and supervising inmate recreation assistants
- Experience in requisitioning, controlling, and maintaining recreation equipment and supplies
- Knowledge of conducting physical fitness, health education classes, and hobby craft programs
- Successful completion of four weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire
Full Job Description
Plan, coordinate, and implement a comprehensive recreation program that promotes physical fitness and good health and wellness to the Inmate population at McCormick correctional institution.
Identify activities for the entire inmate population including continuous tournament activities and passive recreation activities.
Select, train, and provide daily supervision for inmate recreation assistants.
Requisition, control, and maintain equipment/supplies.
Conduct training on rules, methods, and techniques for activities.
Conduct physical fitness and health education classes; coordinates volunteers and community resources to assist.
Supervise hobby craft program. Maintain recreational facilities/areas.
This position is at McCormick CI.
Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire
Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:
Requirements
State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:
Highschool diploma and relevant experience or a bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation, therapeutic recreation or a related field can be substituted for experience.
A high school diploma and two (2) years experience in the recreation field.
A bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation, therapeutic recreation or a related field can be substituted for experience.
Additional Information
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.
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