Recreation Specialist

The GEO Group, Inc.; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a Recreation Specialist to implement and operate a viable recreation program for all detainees. This role oversees recreation facilities and equipment, coaches athletic teams, and organizes competitions and safety trainings.

A high school diploma or GED is required, with desirable backgrounds in Physical Education or recreational therapy. Experience with a prisoner population or formal PE program is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Additional education in Physical Education, recreational therapy, or related field highly desirable.
• Prior experience working with a prisoner population or in a physical education program is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans and organizes recreation activities.
• Coaches all athletic teams.
• Organizes and conducts all competitions and tournaments.
• Explains and demonstrates proper technique and use of recreational equipment; enforces safety rules.
• Inspects recreation area for cleanliness and safety.
• Conducts weekly safety training sessions with recreation staff.
• Checks detainees in and out of the gym.
• Maintains recreation department records.
• Orders, maintains, and schedules repair of recreation equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Physical Education

Recreational therapy

Job description

Benefits Information

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work For GEO

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Summary:

The Recreation Specialist is responsible for the implementation and operation of a viable recreation program for all detainees. Oversees the recreation facilities and equipment.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• The Recreation Specialist plans and organizes recreation activities.
• Coaches all athletic teams.
• The Recreation Specialist organizes and conducts all competitions and tournaments.
• Explains and demonstrates to detainees the proper technique and use of all recreational equipment, including the enforcement of safety rules and regulations.
• The Recreation Specialist inspects recreation area for cleanliness and safety.
• Conducts weekly safety training sessions with recreation orderlies and clerks.
• The Recreation Specialist checks all detainees in and out of the gym.
• Maintains recreation department records.
• The Recreation Specialist orders, maintains, and schedules the repair of all recreation department equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED certification required.
• Additional education in Physical Education, recreational therapy, or related field highly desirable.
• Prior experience working with a prisoner population or in a physical education program is highly desirable.

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