Therapeutic Recreation Assistant
About the role
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:
Reporting to the Manager, Family and Community Services, the successful candidate will:
- 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
Application Deadline
June 10th, 2026
Interested in Applying?
Please email your resume (as an attachment in .pdf or Microsoft Word format) to Human Resources at apply@tvcc.on.ca (apply[at]tvcc[dot]on[dot]ca). In the subject line of your email, please indicate the position you are interested in.
While all applications are appreciated only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
TVCC is committed to making our recruitment and selection process accessible to all candidates. Accommodations for disabilities are available upon request.
Not the right fit? Search for Therapeutic Recreation Assistant jobs in London, ON
About Thames Valley Children's Centre
TVCC works to support children and their families to achieve the highest possible quality of life. TVCC aims to assist our clients to be their best! TVCC serves around 11,000 children, youth and their families every year through a wide range of services.
Many of our services are provided in all ten counties in Southwestern Ontario. Clients range in age from birth to 19. Services offered support a range of special needs / disabilities including physical disability, communication disorders, developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders.
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Therapeutic Recreation Assistant
About the role
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:
Reporting to the Manager, Family and Community Services, the successful candidate will:
- 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
Application Deadline
June 10th, 2026
Interested in Applying?
Please email your resume (as an attachment in .pdf or Microsoft Word format) to Human Resources at apply@tvcc.on.ca (apply[at]tvcc[dot]on[dot]ca). In the subject line of your email, please indicate the position you are interested in.
While all applications are appreciated only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
TVCC is committed to making our recruitment and selection process accessible to all candidates. Accommodations for disabilities are available upon request.
Not the right fit? Search for Therapeutic Recreation Assistant jobs in London, ON
About Thames Valley Children's Centre
TVCC works to support children and their families to achieve the highest possible quality of life. TVCC aims to assist our clients to be their best! TVCC serves around 11,000 children, youth and their families every year through a wide range of services.
Many of our services are provided in all ten counties in Southwestern Ontario. Clients range in age from birth to 19. Services offered support a range of special needs / disabilities including physical disability, communication disorders, developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders.