Therapeutic Recreation Intern: Lead Programs & Inclusion

Lincolnway Special Recreation Association; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincolnway Special Recreation Association in New Lenox, IL offers an internship to assist in planning and delivering recreation programs for participants with supervision. The role includes leading assigned programs, ensuring participant safety, and supporting office tasks as needed.

The internship emphasizes communication, leadership, and hands-on experience in a therapeutic recreation setting, with an hourly rate of $16–$18 and a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Continuing education in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation, or a related field preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and demonstrate leadership skills.
• Experience in Therapeutic Recreation setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead recreation programs for LWSRA.
• Delivers quality customer service to participants and guardians.
• Maintains attendance records, participants records, accident/incident reports, and other reports.
• Dispenses medication and completes medication logs as needed.
• Provides guidance to part-time aides and volunteers during programs.
• Drives LWSRA vehicles, only if older than 21 years of age.
• Prepare and gather materials for program set up and assist in program clean up.
• Assist with special accommodations for participants including diaper and toileting needs, feeding and g-tube management.
• Develop seasonal brochures and research new program ideas and goals.
• Attend required LWSRA staff meetings, seminars, and workshops.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Therapeutic Recreation

Recreation

Job description

Lincolnway Special Recreation Association in New Lenox, IL offers an internship to assist in planning and delivering recreation programs for participants with supervision. The role includes leading assigned programs, ensuring participant safety, and supporting office tasks as needed.

The internship emphasizes communication, leadership, and hands-on experience in a therapeutic recreation setting, with an hourly rate of $16–$18 and a 40-hour work week.