Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

Since 1949, TVCC has been working with children and youth to help them reach their full potential. Today, a wide range of services and supports are provided for young people with physical disabilities, communication disorders, developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders to support them in attaining the best available quality of life and health. In partnership with local and regional agencies, TVCC annually serves more than 11,000 children, youth and their families from birth to age 19 across Southwestern Ontario in over 700 locations.

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
  

Salary Range:  $28.92 - $31.26

TVCC is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment of qualified staff who reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of clients.

To apply, please email your cover letter and resume (as an attachment in .pdf or Word format) to Human Resources at [email protected] . In the subject line of your email, please indicate the position you are interested in. To learn more about TVCC, please visit our website at . 

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.