Therapeutic Recreation Assistant - North/West (Park and Recreation [PKR] Dept., Unclassified Position)
Core
Assists in implementing therapeutic recreation programs for persons with mental and physically disabling conditions by conducting fitness, art, drama, and adapted aquatic classes.
Role type
Therapeutic Recreation Assistant
Builds
Fitness, art, drama, and adapted aquatic programs for adults and youth with disabilities
Domain
Healthcare / Recreation Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Conducting physical assessments, leading arts and drama programs, organizing special events, teaching adapted aquatic techniques, providing customer service, maintaining program areas
Preferred skills
Experience working with disabilities, CPR/First Aid certification
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct physical assessments and determine weight lifting capabilities; Coordinate and lead youth and adult arts and drama programs; Assist with organizing and conducting special events; Conduct adapted aquatic classes with safety measures; Provide information to participants and the public; Clean and maintain program areas
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on support