Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

City of Chattanooga; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Chattanooga's Parks and Outdoors Therapeutic Recreation Services Division is seeking a part-time staff member to support ongoing programs at 1102 S. Watkins St, Chattanooga.

The role involves planning, instructing and leading daily indoor and outdoor recreation, leisure and sports activities for individuals with intellectual or physical disabilities, including children, youth and adults. Work hours vary and may include evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, instructing and leading daily indoor/outdoor recreation, leisure and sports programs.
• Support individuals with disabilities, including children, youth and adults, across programs.

Job description

Salary: $17.00 - $20.54 per hour (GS.4)

Work Hours: Hours and days vary based on program needs, as this position heavily supports ongoing programs. It can include days, evenings, and weekends.

*Hours may vary due to work assignments or projects.*

Work Location: 1102 S. Watkins St, Chattanooga, TN

FLSA Status: This is a

Non-Exempt position.

Department: Parks and Outdoors

Classification Summary

Incumbents in this classification support Therapeutic Recreation staffing and supplement program needs, by assisting in planning, instructing and leading daily indoor/outdoor recreation, leisure and sports programs for individuals with a variety of intellectual and/or physical disabilities including children, youth and adults.

Series Level

This is a part-time position in the Department of Parks and Outdoors Therapeutic Recreation Services Division.

Essential Functions

(*The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a compr