Recreation & Wellness Coach — Detainee Programs

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Hudson (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The GEO Group is seeking a Recreation Specialist to implement and operate a viable recreation program for detainees. This role oversees recreation facilities and equipment and ensures safety and orderly operation across daily activities.

Responsibilities include planning activities, coaching teams, conducting competitions, and maintaining department records while adhering to facility rules and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Detainee care

Recreation program

Safety enforcement

Education

High School Diploma

PE / Recreational therapy education desirable

Job description

The GEO Group is seeking a Recreation Specialist to implement and operate a viable recreation program for detainees. This role oversees recreation facilities and equipment and ensures safety and orderly operation across daily activities.

Responsibilities include planning activities, coaching teams, conducting competitions, and maintaining department records while adhering to facility rules and safety standards.