RECREATION SPECIALIST
Company: The GEO Group
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Overview Are you looking for a
career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to
do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and
recognition that comes with working for the industry's global
leader in evidenced based rehabilitation. Who We Are: GEO provides
complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners
worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and
community reentry services. From the development of
state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management
services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release
reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO
offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver
enhanced quality and improved outcomes. Why Work for GEO: We
believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is
about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a
great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of
employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With
comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you
will find all the resources you need here to be successful.
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. Must be at least twenty-one
(21) years of age. Must be a United States citizen. GEO Secured
Services
Keywords: The GEO Group, El Centro , RECREATION SPECIALIST, Manufacturing , San Diego, California
