Therapeutic Recreation Programmer

Job overview

The Therapeutic Recreation Programmer role is onsite in Canton, MI, at various Township facilities, and pays $19.04 per hour. The position plans and delivers community-wide therapeutic recreation programs and activities.

What you'll do

• Plan, organize, monitor, and conduct therapeutic recreation activities
• supervise participants and staff
• schedule program staff and participants
• coordinate event setup and cleanup
• maintain records and reports
• enforce safety and departmental policies
• respond to and document emergencies
• and coordinate with vendors, partners, and community members. The role may include transporting participants in Township vehicles or chartered buses.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

therapeutic recreation programmer

canton mi

canton township

community recreation

therapeutic recreation

program planning

participant supervision

variable hours

$19.04/hour

cpr/aed

first aid

crisis intervention

special needs populations

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• CPR/AED and first aid classes and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification are provided free to Township employees
• in-service seizure training and certification are also provided.

Why this role

The posting specifies variable hours that are not guaranteed and may change with department needs, budget, and staff availability. CPR/AED and first aid certification are required within 30 days of employment; Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification is required within 90 days, and seizure training certification within one year.

About the employer

Canton Township is hiring for this role. Industry: Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers. Sector: 71.