Therapeutic Recreation Intern

About Our Job We encourage you to apply soon as this posting may close without advanced notice. The City & County of Denver 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 a Summer Intern to join our team to assist in the planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating various recreation programs. This position is expected to start on or about May 27th -June 2nd, 2025. What We Offer The 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 Youll Do As 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 teams goals and initiatives. Location In 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. What Youll Bring We 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 June through August · Strong interpersonal skills. · Strong verbal and written skills. · Demonstrate strong critical skills · Passion for Therapeutic Recreation activities and programs. Required Minimum Qualifications We 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, bachelors, 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: By position, may require a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment. Mandatory Documentation · 1-2 page Resume (with most current information) · Transcripts either official or unofficial; dated within your current academic term and must include a posted grade for Anatomy or Physiology course(s) Application Deadline Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration. About Everything Else Job Profile TA3180 Field Intern To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Oncall Position Salary Range $18.81 - $21.26 Starting Pay $19.42-$21.26 based on level of education Agency Parks and Recreation 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 Jobs@Denvergov.org 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. With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. See yourself experiencing growth and balance. See yourself being respected and valued. See yourself belonging here. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Your journey starts right here. #SeeYourselfHere