ATHLETIC AND RECREATION SPECIALIST - ELY

ATHLETIC AND RECREATION SPECIALIST - ELY

Salary

$59,508.00 - $87,821.28 Annually

Location

Ely

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-03489

Department

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Opening Date

08/13/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

E

Max Number of Applicants

50

Salary Grade

32

Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)

Ely, NV

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• THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Corrections is seeking to fill an Athletic and Recreation Specialist at Ely State Prison. The incumbent in this position will be developing or revising athletic/recreational activities due to cultural diversity and physical limitations of offenders, equipment and athletic facilities available; provide a broad range of athletic and recreational programs including sports, hobby/crafts, social groups and academic and self-help education. They will recruit and schedule offenders, prepare rosters, provide instruction and explain rules, obtain and set up equipment, develop special programs for individual offenders and observe established safety and security and security measures. This position will require the incumbent to work directly with offenders.

Athletic and Recreation Specialists plan, organize, and oversee athletic and recreational activities to ensure appropriate use of leisure time, develop and/or maintain fitness, and relieve emotional stress.

Essential Qualifications

Three or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Job Duties

• Evaluate athletic and recreational activities and assess benefits and population interest.
• Adapt activities to diverse population needs and facility resources.
• Offer a variety of athletic and recreational programs, recruit and schedule participants, and prepare rosters.
• Provide instruction on activities, explain rules, obtain and set up equipment, and ensure safety and security.
• Engage in activities, observe skills and limitations, provide guidance and counseling, and initiate discussions to diffuse potentially volatile situations.
• Establish recognition awards and promote fairness, good sportsmanship, and active participation.
• Maintain records, track program progress, and contribute to budgeting and expenditure tracking.
• Select, supervise, and train assistants from the assigned population, evaluate performance, and calculate payroll and/or work credit information.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports on activities.
• Assist in the development of program budgets and track expenditures.
• Secure, store, and maintain equipment and facilities.
• Request equipment purchases or replacements for improved opportunities.
• Collaborate with others to ensure appropriate security and supervision during activities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Applicable federal and State laws, regulations, and agency policies and procedures.
• A variety of athletic and recreational activities; equipment required for sports and recreational activities; athletic equipment care, cleaning, and maintenance; sports rules and techniques including methods used for improving performance and officiating athletic events; training regimens.
• Physiological and psychological benefits of recreation and physical activity; human anatomy and muscle functions; nutrition as related to physical fitness; cultural diversity and composition of factions within a variety of ethnic groups; basic math, reading, and writing.

Skill in:

• Interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written.
• Use and operation of office and job-related equipment and software.

Ability to:

• Organize, plan, and direct a comprehensive athletic and recreational program in an assigned facility; evaluate athletic and recreational activities and determine program needs; determine equipment necessary for activities; schedule activities, leagues, and tournaments; assign and review the work of participant assistants; objectively officiate events; coach and motivate individuals in sports and recreation programs; actively participate in a variety of sports and recreational activities.
• Effectively communicate and instruct others in rules and strategies of physical education and recreation activities; defuse potentially volatile situations; prepare written reports and records; perform mathematical calculations required to prepare inmate payroll and/or work credit records.

Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley - q.ashley@admin.nv.gov

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.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).

• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.

• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.

• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.

• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.

• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.

• No Nevada state income tax.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.

• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Years Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

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Do you have three or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education?

• Yes
• No

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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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