RECREATION SPECIALIST

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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:

• At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company's success.
• We believe that work is more than a place you go 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

Responsible for the implementation and operation of a viable recreation program for all inmates. Oversees the recreation facilities and equipment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans and organizes recreation activities.
• Coaches all athletic teams.
• Organizes and conducts all competitions and tournaments.
• Explains and demonstrates to inmates the proper technique and use of all recreational equipment, 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 inmates 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 an inmate population or in a physical education program is highly desirable.

GEO Secured Services

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