Therapeutic Recreation Intern

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development sessions

Onsite internship cohort onboarding

4 professional development sessions/yr

Job summary

The City and County of Denver’s Parks and Recreation department invites applications for a Therapeutic Recreation Intern. You will assist in planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating recreation programs for participants with diverse abilities under experienced professionals.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a Therapeutic Recreation program, have completed anatomy/physiology coursework, and possess strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Therapeutic Recreation program at an accredited institution.
• Completion of anatomy/physiology course with grade on transcripts.
• Ability to intern onsite for the full semester.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating recreation programs.
• Apply APIED process to develop individual plans.
• Facilitate inclusion in community recreation activities.
• Coordinate special events and therapeutic recreation activities.
• Support ad hoc tasks aligned with team goals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Critical thinking

Ability to intern onsite

Education

Therapeutic Recreation program enrollment

Job description

About Our JobThe City & County of Denver’s Parks and Recreation offers community-based therapeutic recreation programs for citizens with disabilities to develop physical, mental, emotional, social, and leisure skills necessary to participate in a continuum of activities that will enhance their well-being. The Parks and Recreation is seeking an Intern to join our team to assist in the planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating various recreation programs.What We OfferThe City and County of Denver offers a competitive hourly rate commensurate with education. All City and County of Denver emerging talent positions are supported by a trained hiring manager and encouraged to attend up to 4 sessions of professional development each season (Winter/Spring, Summer and Fall). You will be onboarded with a cohort of peers to begin to help you develop your network across the City and so you can go through similar programming throughout your time at the City.What You’ll DoAs a Therapeutic Recreation Intern, you will apply your educational knowledge in a hands-on experience environment and elevate your ability to curate and implement programs alongside experienced professionals who will provide guidance.As an Intern, you will get to experience:· Adaptive programs such as 1:1 application of APIED process, Special Olympics, and volunteer management.· The comprehension of Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, and Documentation (APIED) when creating individual treatment plans.· The application and facilitation of inclusion in a community recreation program.· Organizing and implementing Therapeutic Recreation programming for participants of all ages and abilities.· Coordinating special events· Leading Therapeutic Recreation based activities/programs· Working on ad hoc tasks, projects, and assignments aligned with the team’s goals and initiatives.Location & ScheduleIn this position you can expect to work on site at multiple recreation centers and other locations around the City and County of Denver. This position includes working day, evening, and weekend hours.This internship runs through one semester, either Fall (September-December), Spring (January-April) or Summer (May-August). The entirety of the internship is a 15 week/600 hour program.The internship is anticipated to begin in Summer of 2027.What You’ll BringWe value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:· Enrolled in a Therapeutic Recreation or Adaptive Recreation program from an accredited institution.· Previously completed and passed a collegiate-level course(s) in either Anatomy or Physiology and be able to articulate their functionality. (grade must be on transcripts).· Ability to Intern onsite for the full semester· Strong interpersonal skills.· Strong verbal and written skills.· Demonstrate strong critical skills· Passion for Therapeutic Recreation activities and programs.Required Minimum QualificationsWe realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:· Education Requirement: Current enrollment in an accredited college program leading to a certificate, licensure, associate, bachelor’s, or higher degree in, or a recent graduate (completed specified program within 1 year of completion).· Experience: None· Education and Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted.· License/Certification Requirement: noneMandatory Documentation· 1-2 page Resume (with most current information)· Cover Letter detailing why you are interested in this position· Transcripts – either official or unofficial; dated within your current academic term and must include a posted grade for Anatomy or Physiology course(s)Application DeadlineApplications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.About Everything ElseJob ProfileTA3180 Field InternTo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.Position TypeOncallPosition Salary Range$19.29 - $21.80Target Pay$19.42/hour-$21.26/hour based on level of educationAgencyParks and RecreationRedeployment during Citywide EmergenciesCity and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact [e-mail] with three business days’ notice.Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.