Therapeutic Recreation Internship

Toggle navigation Therapeutic Recreation Internship Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. Please send your cover letter and goals to mbeck@cityofchesapeake.net upon completion of the online application. Position Details Position Information Working Title of Vacant Position Therapeutic Recreation Internship Job Type Seasonal/Substitute Posting Type Intern Number of Vacancies Multiple Department

PARKS, REC, & TOURISM

Division

PR&T SENIOR/THERAP

Requisition Number 2026198 Number of hours worked per week Various Work Schedule Approximately 40 hours/week for 14 weeks. This will meet the 560 hours as required by the National Therapeutic Recreation Association (N.C.T.R.C.) Internship Standards. Unless you are completing a Junior Internship where we will follow school requirements for weekly/total hours. Work Site Location Varies Position Driving Requirement N

• Never Pay Grade N/A Pay Basis Unpaid Advertised Salary Unpaid Job Description Therapeutic Recreation student will complete the necessary requirements in accordance with the

N.C.T.R.C.

Internship Standards. Required Qualifications Must be enrolled at an accredited college or university; Must be in good academic standing as determined by the college or university; Students may receive compensation for their internship depending upon the availability of City funds. The length of the internship may vary depending on the student's curriculum. The length must be approved by the department director and the student's designated supervisor. Students participating in the Internship Program will be responsible for: Providing their own transportation to and from work; Arriving at the work site at the time designated by the work site supervisor; Performing the tasks assigned by the vocational instructor/coordinator and the work site supervisor in an efficient manner; Demonstrating honesty, punctuality, courtesy, a cooperative attitude, appropriate dress and a willingness to learn; and Conforming to the guidelines of the internship work site. The college intern will be evaluated by the department's designated supervisor using the assigned department's performance evaluation form or an evaluation form provided by the university/college internship coordinator. Preferred Qualifications Posting Detail Information Job Open Date 04/22/2026 Job Close Date Open Continuous Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Please send your cover letter and goals to mbeck@cityofchesapeake.net upon completion of the online application. ADA Checklist Overall Physical Strength Demands Overall Physical Strength Demands L=Light

• Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Physical Demands C = Continuously
• 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently
• From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally
• Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely
• Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never
• Never occurs. Standing Occasionally
• Up to 1/3 of the time. Sitting Occasionally
• Up to 1/3 of the time. Walking Occasionally
• Up to 1/3 of the time. Lifting Occasionally
• Up to 1/3 of the time. Lifting Amount Exerting up to 20 lbs Carrying Occasionally
• Up to 1/3 of the time. Carrying Weight Exerting up to 20 lbs Pushing/Pulling Occasionally
• Up to 1/3 of the time. Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 20 lbs Reaching Occasionally
• Up to 1/3 of the time. Handling Occasionally
• Up to 1/3 of the time. Fine Dexterity Occasionally
• Up to 1/3 of the time. Kneeling Occasionally
• Up to 1/3 of the time. Crouching Occasionally
• Up to 1/3 of the time. Crawling Occasionally
• Up to 1/3 of the time. Bending Occasionally
• Up to 1/3 of the time. Twisting Occasionally
• Up to 1/3 of the time. Climbing Occasionally
• Up to 1/3 of the time. Balancing Occasionally
• Up to 1/3 of the time. Vision Occasionally
• Up to 1/3 of the time. Hearing Occasionally
• Up to 1/3 of the time. Talking Occasionally
• Up to 1/3 of the time. Foot Controls Occasionally
• Up to 1/3 of the time.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used Protective Equipment Required Health and Safety D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never Mechanical Hazards N = Never Chemical Hazards N = Never Electrical Hazards N = Never Fire Hazards N = Never Explosives N = Never Communicable Diseases N = Never Physical Danger or Abuse N = Never Other If Other, Description Environmental Factors D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never Dirt and Dust S = Seasonally Extreme Temperatures S = Seasonally Noise and Vibration S = Seasonally Fumes and Odors N = Never Wetness/Humidity S = Seasonally Darkness or Poor Lighting S = Seasonally Primary Work Location Other

• varies Non-Physical Demands C = Continuously
• 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently
• From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally
• Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely
• Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never
• Never occurs. Time Pressures Rarely
• Less than 1 hour per week. Emergency Situations Rarely
• Less than 1 hour per week. Frequent Change of Tasks Rarely
• Less than 1 hour per week. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Rarely
• Less than 1 hour per week. Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Occasionally
• Up to 1/3 of the time. Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Frequently
• From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Tedious or Exacting Work Frequently
• From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Noisy/Distracting Environment Occasionally
• Up to 1/3 of the time.

Other If Other, Description Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s) No Professional References Professional References Please provide contact information for professional references. Minimum Requests 0 Maximum Requests 0 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

• ).