Recreation Specialist - Tecumseh State Correctional Institution

State of Nebraska • Tecumseh, NE

6d • Onsite

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

• Great benefits plus $3/hour facility differential for hours worked.
• Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level