State of Nebraska
Recreation Specialist - Tecumseh State Correctional Institution
State of Nebraska, Tecumseh, Nebraska, United States, 68450
Recreation Specialist – Tecumseh State Correctional Institution
Job Posting:
JR2025-00021560 Agency: Correctional Services – Agency 46 Location: Tecumseh, NE Hiring Rate: $22.401 Applications No Longer Accepted On: [date if available]
Job Description The Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) is seeking a motivated individual who enjoys sports to join our recreation department. Candidates with experience in recreational activities in a custodial setting are encouraged to apply.
Great benefits plus a $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
megan.jones@nebraska.gov .
Internal Applicants If you’re currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don’t apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the
Jobs Hub – Internal Apply
app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the link:
https://link.nebraska.gov/
Duties
Assist in the planning, development and implementation of 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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual skills in English and Spanish (desired and assessed).
Experience in relevant recreational activities in a custodial setting.
Additional Requirements
Transcripts required prior to appointment.
Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
Applicants must pass a medical exam, a drug test, and successfully complete the NE Corrections Training Program.
Benefits
Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities.
Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency, and employment status.
Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Government Administration
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JR2025-00021560 Agency: Correctional Services – Agency 46 Location: Tecumseh, NE Hiring Rate: $22.401 Applications No Longer Accepted On: [date if available]
Job Description The Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) is seeking a motivated individual who enjoys sports to join our recreation department. Candidates with experience in recreational activities in a custodial setting are encouraged to apply.
Great benefits plus a $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
megan.jones@nebraska.gov .
Internal Applicants If you’re currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don’t apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the
Jobs Hub – Internal Apply
app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the link:
https://link.nebraska.gov/
Duties
Assist in the planning, development and implementation of 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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual skills in English and Spanish (desired and assessed).
Experience in relevant recreational activities in a custodial setting.
Additional Requirements
Transcripts required prior to appointment.
Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
Applicants must pass a medical exam, a drug test, and successfully complete the NE Corrections Training Program.
Benefits
Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities.
Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency, and employment status.
Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Government Administration
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