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As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant therapeutic recreation intern in the United States is $32.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $62.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectAssistant Therapeutic Recreation InternTherapeutic Recreation Specialist
CredentialsTypically pursuing or holding a degree in recreation therapy or related field; may require certification eligibilityRequires a bachelor's or master's degree in recreation therapy; often certified or licensed
Work EnvironmentInternship settings such as hospitals, rehab centers, or community programsFull-time roles in healthcare facilities, rehabilitation centers, or community agencies
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in educational or training contexts; supervised role for gaining experienceFull professional role; responsible for planning and implementing therapeutic recreation programs

In summary, the Assistant Therapeutic Recreation Intern is a training position for students or those gaining experience, often requiring relevant coursework and supervision. The Therapeutic Recreation Specialist is a fully qualified professional responsible for delivering therapeutic programs, with established credentials and experience.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Therapeutic Recreation Intern job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,872 per year, or $32.6 per hour.

Therapeutic Recreation Intern

Winston Salem, NC • On-site

City of Winston-Salem
Public Administration • 1 - 5K employees

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Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Description Under regular supervision of a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in a community-based setting. The intern will assist with providing recreation, leisure, and goal directed programs for individuals with disabilities. The Therapeutic Recreation Intern will help access, plan, implement and evaluate programs with in the Special Populations Unit and other areas of the department.

Therapeutic Recreation Interns will complete 14 consecutive weeks, 40 hours per week (560 hours total), between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. including occasional weekends

Examples of Duties Work with supervisors to assist, shadow and/or perform assigned tasks. Assist in planning and implementing Special Olympics Forsyth Count programs and special events. Engage in recreation and leisure activities such as athletics, games, socials, outings, camps, after-school, special events, and other organization programs.

Assist with direct leadership in variety of programs. Complete special programs; maintain weekly journal; implement goal based activities to strengthen physical, social, emotional and cognitive abilities among participants through recreation. Organization and administrative procedures; leadership techniques and skills; weekly meetings.

Typical Qualifications Requirements Enrolled in four-year accredited university or college studying Therapeutic Recreation Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 Completion of minimum 120 hours of fieldwork/practicum Valid Driver's License

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