What are the responsibilities and job description for the RECREATION OFFICER position at The GEO Group, Inc.?
Benefits Information
Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:
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.
We're looking for individuals from different backgrounds
Building an inclusive culture where every employee can perform to their maximum potential is the center of GEO’s employee value proposition. Our success is based on diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of eclectic perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds. Everyone is encouraged to apply. Here’s to unlimited ideas, increased productivity, and innovative solutions!
Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities
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
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
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.
We're looking for individuals from different backgrounds
Building an inclusive culture where every employee can perform to their maximum potential is the center of GEO’s employee value proposition. Our success is based on diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of eclectic perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds. Everyone is encouraged to apply. Here’s to unlimited ideas, increased productivity, and innovative solutions!
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.
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 Texas driver's license.
- Possession of applicable state requisites for employment.
- The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement License (TCOLE) and meet the certification and licensing requirements. This will be provided by Karnes County Detention Facility.
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