Recreation Therapy Intern

Cosumnes Community Services District • Elk Grove, CA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Cosumnes Community Services District (District) is seeking candidates who are looking to grow, develop, and have a passion for Recreation. The internships at the District are part-time, temporary positions. Our Internships provide active college students with opportunities to grow, explore career paths, and connect with others in their field of study. In addition, interns have the opportunity to make positive contributions and serve the community in a meaningful way. This program is designed for students in their final semester. Students must be registered at the University for the Internship in the same semester that they begin the internship in an accredited Recreation Therapy program. The internship will be a minimum of 560 hours (40 hours a week, 14 weeks). This internship will meet the requirements for the NCTRC Job Task Analysis. Applicants for this internship must attach a Resume, a Cover Letter, and at least one letter of Recommendation to their application. Objectives of Internship include: To apply academic knowledge of therapeutic recreation in a practice setting, To develop clinical practice skills and abilities under the guidance of a professionally certified Recreation Therapist, To assess and expand the student’s competencies in therapeutic recreation, To acquire an in-depth understanding of how therapeutic recreation in health and human service delivery systems, To develop and practice ethical and professional behaviors in a work setting, To develop an understanding of critical issues related to the practice of therapeutic recreation. The intern is required to complete a project approved by the agency supervisor. The internship typically runs from August through December, depending on internship requirements.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in college as a student and working towards a bachelor's or graduate degree in Parks & Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, or a related field
• Applicants must be over the age of 18
• Students must be registered at the University for the Internship in the same semester they begin the internship in an accredited Recreation Therapy program
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are a necessity including knowledge of basic office equipment and use of computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication working relationships with other employees, participants, and the public
• Initiative and willingness to learn with a strong desire for continued learning, and an interest in recreation and activity planning is required

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, implementing and leading participants in a variety of recreation programs specific to a program area
• Provides courteous and professional service to all program participants, facility users, CSD personnel and the public

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern