What are the responsibilities and job description for the RECREATION SPECIALIST position at GEO Secured Services?
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 |
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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
Do you enjoy helping people improve their health through physical activity? Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding workplace where you can really make a difference and where you can achieve your career goals? We have a great opening for a Recreational Specialist, who will be responsible for implementing and overseeing a recreation program for all detainees. You will play an integral role in their well-being and reintegration into society. We would love to talk to you!
Join a Community That Cares
Joining GEO means contributing to our mission to provide the best rehabilitation and community reintegration programs and services to those in our care. GEO is a place for professional growth, exploration, creativity, and valuable interpersonal relationships. Interested in achieving extraordinary things? Send in your application. Every one of our employees makes us who we are.
Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities
- Plan and organize recreational activities.
- Coach all athletic teams.
- Organize and oversee all competitions and tournaments.
- Show detainees the proper way to safely use recreational equipment.
- Inspect recreation area for cleanliness and safety.
- Provide weekly safety training to recreation orderlies and clerks.
- Check all detainees in and out of the gym.
- Maintain recreation department records.
- Maintain and schedule the repair of recreation equipment.
Qualifications
Competencies Required
If you are a quality team player and truly love to see people succeed, then you are in the right place. This position requires only a high school diploma. However, a degree in Physical Education, Recreational Therapy, or any field related to that is highly desirable. Experience working with prisoner populations or in a physical education program is also an asset.
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.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
GEO Secured Services
Facility Overview
The facility provides a full range of correctional services including dental, medical and psychological services, education,and vocational training. Work and educational programs are designed to reduce recidivism and include academic and vocational education, vocational planning, substance abuse education, general counseling, life skills and transition planning.
The GEO Group is an equal opportunity employer. Geo will recruit, hire, train, promote, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, and disability, or other category protected by law, and we will ensure that all employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements. As a federal government contractor, it is GEO's policy to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment minorities, females, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. GEO will also provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of our business.
