Recreation therapist Jobs in Raleigh, NC

Salary : $14.04 - $22.46 Hourly

Location : Raleigh, NC

Job Type : Part-Time

Job Number : 2025-00140

Department : PRCR - Recreation

Opening Date : 02 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 13 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Work Hours : 25 hours a week; some weekends and nights

Hiring Range : $14.04 - $22.46

Job Description

Come join a creative team dedicated to providing exceptional experiences through serving the citizens of Raleigh with our parks, programs, and recreation facilities. No day is ever the same - candidates who are flexible, enjoy being creative with crafts, with positive written and oral communication skills, and enjoy interacting with a variety of people daily are particularly effective. If this sounds like a good fit for you, join our team! This position will provide you with all the training and support you need to be successful.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties needed for the different locations will be discussed at the interview.

• Oversee facility operations, including opening and closing, reporting maintenance issues and safety hazards and preparing space for programs
• Assists with creating and implementing recreational program activities including elementary aged after school program, preschool craft programs, special programs, and more
• Assists in conducting and monitoring recreational program activities, including events, camps, and special programs, in accordance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Assists with rental management, including booking space, opening and closing facility, and ensuring facility readiness
• Perform a variety of administrative and clerical duties including answering the phone, greeting customers, answering patron questions, registering patrons, collecting fees through city policies and procedures
• Positions is considered essential staff and can supervise a facility in the absence of a full-time staff member. May supervise the work of part time employees and volunteers in the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience :

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age to apply and have access to reliable transportation to commute to the facility or facilities served. This position will provide the training and support needed to be successful.

Preferred Qualifications :

Licensing and Certifications :

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

ADA and Other Requirements :

Positions in this class typically require stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work :

This position requires the ability to move around and be able to lift at least 30 lbs.

Note :

This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

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