LEAD RECREATION SPECIALIST

**Contingent Upon Contract Award**

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

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

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 Lead 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!

Summary
The Lead Recreation Specialist functions as a lead worker of the facility's recreation area and oversees the overall program which may include intramural sports, wellness, fitness, music, hobby-craft, leisure time and other special activities. Within the established policy and objectives, it plans, organizes and administers recreation activities and programs which promote the physical, creative and social development of resident population. In addition, this position oversees Recreational Specialists or other staff.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure overall coverage of the recreational activities including the oversight of the recreation program that meets the needs of the residents and motivates them to utilize the opportunities.
• Ensure proper staff coverage.
• Assign, direct, and review the work of the recreational staff and provide input to evaluating work performance, identifying training needs, recommending selections, promotions and awards, disciplinary or other actions.
• Assess the recreational needs and interests of the residents.
• Monitor recreational programs and provides evaluations of them for management to review.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field, or a combination of higher level educational and applicable work experience.
• Prior experience working in a childcare related field is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership capacity. Prior experience leading a subordinate staff is also required.
• Must be mature, display leadership and motivational qualities, be in good physical condition, possess good communication skills and be dedicated to the goals of the Facility.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

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