Therapeutic Recreation Internship



Job Details

Therapeutic Recreation Internship
Employer

City and County of Denver

Salary

$0.00 Hourly

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Intern

Job Number

TA0000 15647

Department

Parks and Recreation (DPR)

Opening Date

02/28/2017

About Us

The secret is out: Denver is the nation's top place to live, work, and play. Being the best place to live isn't easy; maintaining such a reputation means we need the best people working for the residents of Denver. People who want to make a difference; people who want to give back; people who want to be at the heart of this city and have a hand in creating our future. When you join us, you will employ your unique skills to do important and meaningful work critical to the success of both your organization and the city as a whole. Be a part of the city that you love. #WhereDenverWorks

About Denver Therapeutic Recreation: 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 which will enhance their well-being.
 

About Our Job

The City & County of Denver's Department of Recreation is seeking interns to join our team to gain experience in planning, organizing, leading and evaluating various recreation programs. Therapeutic Recreation Internships are available throughout the year. The length of the internship is 15 weeks, 40 hours/week (including weekends and nights), resulting in 600 total working hours.  Please see below for posting deadlines:

Summer Internship 2018
Duration: May-August
Application Deadline: January 15, 2018

Fall Internship 2018
Duration: September - December
Application Deadline: April 15, 2018

Winter/Spring Internship 2018

Duration: January - April
Application Deadline: September 15, 2018

As an intern you will be responsible for:

  • Organizing and implementing Therapeutic Recreation programming for participants of all ages and abilities
  • Coordinating special events
  • Producing informational flyers and promotional materials
  • Providing office support assistance
  • Participate in program staff & participant meetings
  • Provide program staff assistance
  • Leading Therapeutic Recreation based activities/programs
  • Administering assessments, develop goals and objectives, documentation, and complete discharge summaries based on the Therapeutic Recreation model
  • General office, data entry and computer support (such as Word, Excel, Publisher, etc.)
  • Other duties as assigned

About You

In order to apply, please be sure you:

  • Are currently enrolled in an accredited college/university program with at least 60 semester or 90 quarter units, equivalent to two (2) years or more of college at the time of application in the field of Therapeutic or Adaptive Recreation
  • Have a minimum cumulative G.P.A 3.0
  • Continued enrollment is required to remain as an intern
  • Attach additional required documents to your application (see below)

About Everything Else

Additional application documents are required: 

  • Current college transcripts (copies are acceptable)
  • A letter of recommendation
  • Resume
Failure to attach the required documents will result in disqualification.

Classification Title
: Internships at City & County of Denver 
Working Title:  Therapeutic Recreation Intern
Agency:  Department of Parks and Recreation
Recruiter: NK
Pre-employment Screening: An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by law and City and County of Denver policies, including the successful completion of a background check. Candidates must pass a criminal background check and other verifications required for the position which may include, but are not limited to, employment and/or education verification, motor vehicle record check, drug test, and/or physical. The existence of a conviction does not automatically disqualify an individual from employment except where federal or state law or regulations prohibit employment of an individual with certain convictions. For more information about the selection and employment screening process, click here.

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.  

To view the City and County of Denver's robust benefit package that only a multiple-industry employer can offer click the link below.

www.DenverGov.org/Benefits

01
Are you currently enrolled in an accredited college/university program with at least 60 semester or 90 quarter units, equivalent to two (2) years or more of college at the time of application in the field of Therapeutic or Adaptive Recreation?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you currently hold a cumulative G.P.A of 3.0 or higher for your university requirements? (Please note that this information will be verified on your transcript for accuracy.)
  • Yes
  • No
03
Did you attach the required application documents? (resume, letter of recommendation, copy of transcripts)
  • Yes
  • No
04
Which season are you interested in for your internship? (Please select all that apply.)
  • Winter/Spring: January - April
  • Summer: May- August
  • Fall: September - December
05
Please indicate which programs/classes/activities you can proficiently teach at a beginning level.
  • Athletics
  • Fitness
  • Performing Arts/Fine Arts
  • Aquatics
  • Outdoor Recreation
06
Please list the types of disabilities which you have experience working with.
07
Please list the areas and/or disabilities where you would like to develop additional skills.
08
Please list any special training, ability and/or experience you feel would contribute to the Therapeutic Recreation internship program.
09
List at least five goals you wish to accomplish during your internship.

* Required Question

Employer
City and County of Denver
Address
201 W Colfax Ave, Dept 412
Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building
Denver, Colorado, 80202

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