RECREATION SPECIALIST

The GEO Group, Inc.; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

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 detainees and oversee facilities and equipment. You will coach teams, organize competitions, and ensure safety and order within the recreation area.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma with desirable education in physical education or recreation. The facility emphasizes rehabilitation and community reintegration and offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; further education in PE or recreation desirable.
• Prior experience with prisoner population or a PE program is desirable.

Responsibilities

• The Recreation Specialist plans and organizes recreation activities.
• The Recreation Specialist coaches all athletic teams.
• Organizes and conducts all competitions and tournaments.
• Explains and demonstrates proper techniques and safety rules.
• Inspects recreation area for cleanliness and safety.
• Conducts weekly safety training sessions with staff.
• Checks detainees in and out of the gym.
• Maintains recreation department records.
• Orders and schedules repair of recreation equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching

Event planning

Facility management

Safety enforcement

Education

High school diploma

PE or recreational therapy education desirable

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.

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 implements and operates a viable recreation program for all detainees and oversees the recreation facilities and equipment.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• The Recreation Specialist plans and organizes recreation activities.
• The Recreation Specialist coaches all athletic teams.
• Organizes and conducts all competitions and tournaments.
• Explains and demonstrates to detainees the proper technique and use of all recreational, including the enforcement of safety rules and regulations.
• 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 prisoner population or in a physical education program is highly desirable

Facility Overview

GEO Secured Services This unique community resource represents one of the few “purpose‑built” community correctional centers of this size in the United States. The center consists of a two‑story building designed and constructed to blend in with the community setting and to provide privacy, separation by gender, and full support space for the residents and staff. The facility features a kitchen building, expanded medical clinic and courtroom areas as well as a 14,000 square foot office building for client use.