AIP is looking for a Recreation Specialist to work in Batavia, NY. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

• Works under the supervision of the Deputy Project Manager. The Recreation Specialist will act independently or assist in the performance of any and all duties necessary to keep the facility in full operation. Will perform other duties as assigned.
• The duties listed below are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They should not be construed as a complete list of the various duties normally performed by the individuals assigned to the Support Services department or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work.
• Coordinates Tournaments.
• Oversee the leisure and law library.
• Order and inventory recreational equipment.
• Must prepare and post monthly recreational schedules in all detainee living areas.
• Enforce American Correctional Association (ACA) and ICE National Detention Standards, policies, procedures and orders related to the custody, care and treatment of detainees.
• Conduct daily quality assurance inspections of their areas of responsibility, including detention facilities, grounds, posts, equipment, uniforms and knowledge of post orders, ACA and ICE National Detention Standards and current policies, procedures and regulations.
• Formulate a recreational and wellness program with scheduled activities that provide recreational opportunities and facilitate personal growth.
• Competency of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Customer Service - Identifies and responds to current and future needs by providing excellent service to internal and external customers.

Education / Experience:

• Applicant shall have a minimum of an associate’s degree or higher in the related field of sports management or at least three years of experience in a relative field of sports management in order to properly implement and oversee a recreation program for the detainee population.

Interrelationships:

• Must have inter/intra communication skills with employees and department heads. Must be able to follow Standard Codes of Conduct pertaining to interaction with detainee population. Ability to work with a diverse population, speaking numerous languages with and from different cultures and from various countries around the world.

Physical Effort:

• May lift or push up to 40 lbs. For extended periods of time may be required to stand, walk, squat, kneel, sit, bend, reach and climb. May be required to work outside, exposed to weather.

Other Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to pass extensive background investigation and drug testing. Random drug testing will be performed. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Work Where It Matters

Akima Infrastructure Protection (AIP), an Akima company, is not just another federal management operations contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AIP, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AIP provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AIP delivers the trained personnel, equipment, and processes to safeguard federal assets and provides protective services and detention management operations for critical mission requirements.

As an AIP employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.