Therapeutic Recreation Programs & Inclusion Services Internship

irgiParks & Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Programs & Inclusion Services Internship

The Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Department is looking for a Therapeutic Recreation Programs & Inclusion Services Intern. The goal is to provide students who are majoring in the field of Therapeutic  Recreation and seeking the certification from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) an opportunity to practice the knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom; to fulfill their school’s requirement to obtain a degree and to meet NCTRC’s certification requirements.

The internship will provide an effective transition from the classroom to a professional setting. The supervised leadership experience provides students with the opportunity to test classroom theories, concepts, and philosophies in realistic situations under the guidance and supervision of dedicated professionals.

Required Education: Degree seeking student majoring in Therapeutic Recreation (BS in Therapeutic Recreation, or Recreation with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation); Must be eligible to sit for National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) upon completion of internship and degree confirmation.

Application Deadline: November 8, 2024

Required Attachments: Cover Letter, Resume, Official Transcript, List of Strength & Growth Areas as they would apply to internship & List of Goals and Objectives for Internship experience.

Duties: 

• Working under the supervision of a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) for the duration of their internship to learn the aspects of developing, implementing, and evaluating skill development and therapy-based therapeutic recreation programs.
• Supervising participants (youth or adult) involved in program and events, adhering to program and event safety protocols.
• Completing short term and/or long-term projects and case studies, depending upon their current standing in school. (Senior Intern- short-term project, long-term project, and case study; Graduate Level Intern- long-term research/administrative project and case study).
• Providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers both written and orally.
• Preparing and/or submitting records and reports that are programmatic and administrative.
• May be required to work varied hours evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends in an outdoor environment in various weather conditions and for extended periods of time greater than 8 hours.

Expected Duration: January 13, 2025 – April 25, 2025 (15 weeks, can be adjusted based upon school requirements.)

Expected Schedule / Hours: Candidates typical work week will be 40 hours unless otherwise agreed upon. The schedule will be varied by days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and program schedule needs.

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The City of Virginia Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.