Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Salary: $21.50 Hourly
Location : Roseville
Job Type: Temporary 1000 HR
Job Number: 202600266
Department: Parks Recreation & Libraries
Division: PRL Recreation
Opening Date: 11/04/2026
Closing Date: 12/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: Temporary


Description
YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE !


Grow your career by joining the Parks, Recreation & Libraries team


in the role of Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

City of Roseville Parks, Recreation & Libraries is seeking a motivated individual to help create a new adaptive program. The ideal candidate will have experience and education in therapeutic recreation. This position will create new programs and events specifically for people with disabilities.
The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the temporary and part-time position of Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in theParks, Recreation & Libraries Department.

The City of Roseville is committed to an inclusive and supportive workforce and workplace. We are engaged in understanding the backgrounds and perspectives of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, because we believe this produces the best results for our organization and community.
Examples of Duties

For a detailed and complete job description, please click HERE

Minimum Qualifications


Experience and Training

Experience:
None required

AND

Training:
Completion of twelve (12) college course units in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy, or closely related field.

License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR and First Aid certificates within six (6) months of hire.

Supplemental Information

All employment applications must be submitted online at the City of Roseville CAREER PAGES only.

Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the page.

The City of Roseville defines "accredited college or university" as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States website


Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification.

The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:

• Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website.
• Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found at or
• A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application.
• If you are offered a position with the City of Roseville, as a part of the pre-employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above. Applicants who do not provide verification, will be eliminated from further consideration.

SELECTION PROCESS :
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant's experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.


Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process.


Some positions require the clearance of a comprehensive Police Department (PD) background check within 12 months of appointment. The City may appoint candidates to positions prior to clearing the extensive Police Department background check, and in those circumstances the candidate will be advised in advance that security access in the information technology systems will be limited to non-PD related systems until PD clearance is received, and if the candidate ultimately does not clear the PD background it will result in release from City service without appeal rights, in accordance with Personnel Rules 3.04.050.


THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
The City of Roseville offers competitive benefits packages to full-time employees. Regular part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. For more information regarding the City's benefits, visit our website Benefits currently include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits
• Cafeteria plan, plus City paid Flex credit
• Life insurance (City paid and optional supplemental employee paid)
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health/medical costs
• (CORE) wellness program
• Employee assistance plan
• Retirement savings plan
• Deferred compensation plan(s)
• Short-term and long-term disability employee paid plans
• Educational reimbursement
• Vacation leave, sick leave, personal/management leaves
• Holiday pay (plus two floating holidays annually)
• Bilingual pay
• Longevity pay

GENERAL BENEFITS :
A majority of the employee benefits are similar for all City employees. There are benefits that differ depending on which bargaining unit the job classification is assigned. Exact benefits information can be found by visiting the Benefits webpage and selecting the specific bargaining unit group.

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to the City's temporary positions. Temporary employees that work 1,500 hours annually may elect medical insurance. Temporary employees contribute to a retirement plan depending on the status of total hours worked annually.
01


Your response to the supplemental questions 2- 3, the applicant's education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula. Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information. This experience must also be described in the "Work Experience" section of this application. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your "Work Experience" section in the application will not be scored. I understand and agree with the above instructions.

• Yes
• No

02


How many years of experience in recreational therapy or a related field do you have?

• Less than 1
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5+ years

03


Do you have twelve (12) units from an accredited college or university in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related course study?

• Yes
• No

04


What interests you about working as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist?
05


Describe any relevant coursework, training, or certifications you have related to therapeutic recreation.
06


Tell us about your experience related to instructing/leading group activities?
07


What strategies do you use to ensure the safety and well-being of participants during recreation programs?
08


What age groups do you have experience working with (e.g., children, teens, adults, seniors)? Which do you prefer and why?
09


Are you available to work evenings, weekends, or holidays if required by the program schedule? Please describe your availability.
Required Question