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Summer Therapeutic Recreation Leader

Bend Park & Recreation District · Bend, Oregon, US

Description Benefit type: Part time-non benefited Benefits available: For a full description of our benefits, please click here. Have previous experience in...

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Description Benefit type: Part time-non benefited: Benefits available: For a full description of our benefits, please click here. Have previous experience in childcare or education support in Therapeutic Recreation? Join our therapeutic recreation staff! OPEN UNTIL FILLED- First review of candidates on 4/8/2026 About the job: The Therapeutic Recreation Leader will work to assist with 1:1 needs of children with disabilities, and foster inclusion in a general recreation program. You will interact with youth through developmentally appropriate crafts, games, and/or other planned activities. Many of the programs are field trip based and staff will have the opportunity to support kids and teen in exciting adventures and experiences in Central Oregon. A day in the life: The essential functions of this role are as follows: - Supervise therapeutic recreation participants in district facilities and programs, helping to provide safe and rewarding experiences. - Interacts with participants through developmentally appropriate crafts, games and/or other planned activities. - Creates daily plans for classes and activities within established guidelines and curriculum. - Oversees the safety, comfo...