TR Recreation Assistant

Create connections. Build confidence. Make recreation accessible for everyone.
The Arlington County Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Office is looking for enthusiastic, caring, and dependable Recreation Assistants to support inclusive and adapted recreation programs for individuals with disabilities, ages 3 through adulthood. This is more than a part-time job. It's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while gaining valuable experience in recreation, education, disability services, healthcare, social work, psychology, and other helping professions. Whether you're a student exploring future career paths, an educator looking for meaningful part-time work, or someone who has experience with or a personal connection to the disability community, we'd love to have you on our team.

What Makes This Role Special?

As a TR Recreation Assistant, you'll help participants:

  • Build friendships and social connections
  • Develop new skills and greater independence
  • Explore hobbies, sports, fitness, arts, and community activitiesExperience the joy of belonging in a welcoming and inclusive environment

No two days are the same. You might be supporting a teen social club, helping with an adaptive fitness class, assisting at a community event, or celebrating a participant's success as they try something new.

Why Join Us?

  • Make a positive difference in your community
  • Gain hands-on experience working with individuals with disabilities
  • Develop leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
  • Build relationships with participants, families, and fellow staff
  • Be part of a team that values inclusion, creativity, and fun

Apply Today!