RECREATION SPECIALIST

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Hudson (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Flexible Spending Account

Dental Insurance

Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Paid Training

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking a Recreation Specialist to implement and operate a viable recreation program for detainees. You will oversee facilities and equipment, plan activities, coach teams, and run competitions while enforcing safety rules and maintaining records.

The role emphasizes interaction with detainees, safety leadership, and daily management of recreational resources within a correctional environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Prior experience working with a detainee 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 recreation equipment with safety rules enforced.
• Inspects recreation area for cleanliness and safety.
• Conducts weekly safety training sessions with recreation staff.
• Manages gym check-in/check-out and maintains records.
• Orders and schedules repair of recreation equipment.

Skills

Coaching

Recreation program planning

Safety training

Education

High school diploma

Physical Education or related field (desirable)

Job description

dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), employee discount

Aug 18, 2026

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.

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.
• Checks all detainees in and out of the gym.
• Maintains recreation department records.
• Orders, maintains, and schedules the repair of all recreation department equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

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

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