Golf Recreational Therapist

About Our Job With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills, and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The expected hiring salary range for this position is $68,773.00-$85,000.00/year. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service. 457B Retirement Plan 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year. Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date. More information on what the City and County of Denver offers its employees can be found here. Who We Are Denver Parks & Recreation (DPR) provides progressive, community-based Adaptive Recreation programming for individuals with disabilities of all ages. Through this full-time role, we are expanding therapeutic and inclusive golf programming across Denver's municipal golf system - ensuring golf is accessible, welcoming, and enriching for individuals of all abilities. To learn more about the Adaptive Recreation programming offered by Denver Parks & Recreation, please visit the Golf Adaptive Recreation webpage. To learn more about Denver Parks & Recreation with the City & County of Denver, please visit DPR's webpage. Location This position works on-site at Denver golf courses, recreation centers, and other locations throughout the City and County of Denver. Evening and weekend hours are required based on programming needs. What You'll Do The Recreational Therapist plans, coordinates, and leads adaptive and therapeutic golf programming for individuals with disabilities, using recreation and golf as primary modalities to enhance participants' physical, cognitive, emotional, social, behavioral, and leisure functioning. This role also supports program administration, including budgeting assistance, equipment purchasing and maintenance, participant registration management, and ongoing evaluation to ensure program quality and effectiveness. Key responsibilities include: Develop, implement, and evaluate adaptive golf programs, clinics, leagues, and Special Olympics training. Design individualized and group therapeutic recreation plans using golf as a primary modality. Adapt instruction, equipment, and course environments to ensure accessibility and ADA compliance. Provide on-course coaching and therapeutic support to promote skill development and independence. Adjust and train participants on adaptive golf carts and equipment for safe, effective use. Coordinate with Denver Golf staff and pro shops to streamline inclusive participant experiences. Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate instructors, interns, and volunteers. Maintain program documentation, waivers, evaluations, and outcome data. Assist with budget tracking, equipment purchasing, and inventory management. Conduct outreach and build partnerships with adaptive organizations and community groups. Organize adaptive recreation and social events to increase engagement and visibility. Transport participants to programs and events using City vehicles as needed. What You'll Bring We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level. Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics: Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, or related field. Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification required. Two (2) or more years of experience planning and implementing adaptive recreation programs. Experience teaching or coaching golf (adaptive golf experience strongly preferred). Knowledge of adaptive equipment and inclusive recreation practices. Experience working with diverse populations, ages, and ability levels. Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Valid Colorado Driver's License and ability to obtain City Van Driver certification. Required Minimum Qualifications We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications: Education requirement: Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, or a related field. Experience Requirement: None Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. License/Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Requires possession of the Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (C.T.R.S.) credential by completion of the probationary period. C.T.R.S. Certification must be kept current as a condition of continued employment. Requires certification in CPR/First Aid by the completion of probation. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of continued employment. Application Deadline This position is expected to stay open until 11:59PM on Monday, March 16th. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 11:59PM on March 16th. About Everything Else Job Profile CO0612 Recreational Therapist To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $68,773.00 - $113,476.00 Target Pay $68,773.00-$85,000.00/year, based on experience Agency Parks and Recreation Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor. The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact with three business days' notice. Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.

Created: 2026-03-11