Therapeutic Recreation Intern – Adaptive Programs

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

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.