Golf Recreational Therapist

City and County of Denver • Baton Rouge, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Join our diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The expected hiring salary range for this position is $68,773.00-$85,000.00/year. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service. 457B Retirement Plan 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year. Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date. More information on what the City and County of Denver offers its employees can be found here. Who We Are Denver Parks & Recreation (DPR) provides progressive, community-based Adaptive Recreation programming for individuals with disabilities of all ages. Through this full-time role, we are expanding therapeutic and inclusive golf programming across Denver’s municipal golf system — ensuring golf is accessible, welcoming, and enriching for individuals of all abilities. To learn more about the Adaptive Recreation programming offered by Denver Parks & Recreation, please visit the Golf Adaptive Recreation webpage. To learn more about Denver Parks & Recreation with the City & County of Denver, please visit DPR’s webpage. Location This position works on-site at Denver golf courses, recreation centers, and other locations throughout the City and County of Denver. Evening and weekend hours are required based on programming needs. What You’ll Do The Recreational Therapist plans, coordinates, and leads adaptive and therapeutic golf programming for individuals with disabilities, using recreation and golf as primary modalities to enhance participants’ physical, cognitive, emotional, social, behavioral, and leisure functioning. This role also supports program administration, including budgeting assistance, equipment purchasing and maintenance, participant registration management, and ongoing evaluation to ensure program quality and effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, or related field.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification required.
• Two (2) or more years of experience planning and implementing adaptive recreation programs.
• Knowledge of adaptive equipment and inclusive recreation practices.
• Experience working with diverse populations, ages, and ability levels.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License and ability to obtain City Van Driver certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching or coaching golf (adaptive golf experience strongly preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate adaptive golf programs, clinics, leagues, and Special Olympics training.
• Design individualized and group therapeutic recreation plans using golf as a primary modality.
• Adapt instruction, equipment, and course environments to ensure accessibility and ADA compliance.
• Provide on-course coaching and therapeutic support to promote skill development and independence.
• Adjust and train participants on adaptive golf carts and equipment for safe, effective use.
• Coordinate with Denver Golf staff and pro shops to streamline inclusive participant experiences.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate instructors, interns, and volunteers.
• Maintain program documentation, waivers, evaluations, and outcome data.
• Assist with budget tracking, equipment purchasing, and inventory management.
• Conduct outreach and build partnerships with adaptive organizations and community groups.
• Organize adaptive recreation and social events to increase engagement and visibility.
• Transport participants to programs and events using City vehicles as needed.

Benefits

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service.
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year.
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level