Therapeutic Recreation Assistant, London

We are currently recruiting to fill a temporary, full-time (37.5 hours per week) Therapeutic Recreation Assistant position in the Early Childhood, School Age and Adolescent Program (ECSAAP). This position is expected to begin in July 2026 and end in January 2028. The designated office for this position will be London. Travel and service delivery within Middlesex, Elgin and Oxford counties is required. Regular evening and occasional weekend work will be required.

Responsibilities

Assist Recreation Therapists (TRs) with developing, planning, facilitating, documenting, and evaluating direct and indirect client related Therapeutic Recreation (TR) interventions

Support and provide individual and group TR interventions to facilitate the achievement of targeted and generalized client and program goals

Support and provide family engagement, education, and participation programs at TVCC, community, and virtual locations, including programs such as recreational swims, family events, information fairs and open houses

Support and provide education and information at events for community members/partners

Engage in ongoing consultation and collaboration with TRs regarding feedback and observations of interventions

Under the direction of the TR, facilitate programming in the Adapted Fitness Centre (AFC), including supporting volunteers and clients to achieve goals

Support orientation and supervision of volunteers and students

Encourage and coach parents/caregivers regarding participation goals

Coach community recreation providers in the implementation of inclusive participation

Qualifications

Post-secondary diploma in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Leisure

Bronze Cross or National Lifeguard certification preferred; must be able to get and maintain Lifesaving for Lay Rescuers certification at a minimum

Knowledge of child development and childhood disabilities

Communication (written and verbal); organizational, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills

Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office 365 and videoconferencing software (e.g. Teams)

Valid Ontario driver’s licence and access to a vehicle required

Current CPR and First Aid certification

Ability to attend work on a regular basis

Salary Range: $28.92 - $31.26

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