Recreation Specialist - Tecumseh State Correctional Institution
About The Position
The Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) is looking for a motivated individual who enjoys sports to join our recreation department. Candidates with experience in relevant recreational activities in a custodial setting are encouraged to apply. Great benefits plus $3/hour facility differential for hours worked. Information about the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For more information call 402-335-5998. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [email protected].
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in recreation management, recreation therapy, or a related field.
- Experience in recreation management, recreation therapy, or a related field may be substituted for a degree on a year for year basis.
- Transcripts required prior to appointment.
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
- Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in this order: medical exam and, at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test.
- Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual skills in English and Spanish desired and assessed.
- Experience in relevant recreational activities in a custodial setting.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning, developing and implementing a recreation and leisure program for incarcerated individuals, including athletics, music, television programming, cultural events and activities.
- Supervise the daily use of equipment.
- Develop and coordinate outside community contacts.
- Encourage participation in events.
- Assist in the maintenance of security and sanitation.
- Perform searches.
- Move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
Benefits
- We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life.
- Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
- For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
