CPT Certified Recreational Therapist Jobs
Certified Recreational Therapist roles require CTRS credentials and direct patient contact hours, making them a strong fit for CPT when your program integrates clinical fieldwork into the curriculum. Your DSO must authorize each placement, and the work must tie directly to your therapeutic recreation or health sciences degree.
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We are hiring Certified Personal Trainers/Group Fitness Instructors to join our F45 South End family! We are looking for energetic, responsible, personable trainers with the ability to connect with our members and inspire change!
Our studio is located in South End at New Bern Station! We are looking for full time and part-time trainers to lead our fast-paced, technology-driven HIIT group classes. We are the fastest growing fitness franchise in the world and it’s because of our great product and our great staff.
F45 is all about making our members feel part of our family and it is our job to make sure our members feel supported, encouraged, and motivated at every workout.
Responsibilities
- Leading high quality group training classes to clients
- Ensuring members are using correct form at all times
- Provide regressions and progressions for all exercises
- Inspiring and promoting an energetic environment
- Setting up and cleaning of studio
- Ensuring the studio is impeccably maintained
- Membership retention
- Welcoming members by name
- Attending and participating in weekly and monthly operational meetings
KEY ATTRIBUTES
- Confident with exceptional communication skills
- High energy and the ability to motivate and connect with members
- Self-motivated and goal oriented
- Motivated and passionate about the fitness industry
- Excellent attention to detail
- Punctual and reliable
- Excellent customer service skills
REQUIREMENTS
- 1 year minimum experience as personal trainer/group fitness instructor.
- Current personal trainer/group fitness certification through a nationally recognized accreditation (NASM, ACSM, ACE, ISSA, NSCA, ACM, ANSI, NCEP) is required.
- Current CPR/AED certification is required.
- Capable of demonstrating all exercises with perfect form
- Understanding of functional movements, HIIT, heart rate focused training programs and the science that supports the F45 workouts.
JOB TYPES
- Full-time
- Part-time
PAY
- $25.00 - $45.00 per hour
WORK REMOTELY
- No
WORK LOCATION
- In person
INTRODUCTION
We are hiring Certified Personal Trainers/Group Fitness Instructors to join our F45 South End family! We are looking for energetic, responsible, personable trainers with the ability to connect with our members and inspire change!
Our studio is located in South End at New Bern Station! We are looking for full time and part-time trainers to lead our fast-paced, technology-driven HIIT group classes. We are the fastest growing fitness franchise in the world and it’s because of our great product and our great staff.
F45 is all about making our members feel part of our family and it is our job to make sure our members feel supported, encouraged, and motivated at every workout.
Responsibilities
- Leading high quality group training classes to clients
- Ensuring members are using correct form at all times
- Provide regressions and progressions for all exercises
- Inspiring and promoting an energetic environment
- Setting up and cleaning of studio
- Ensuring the studio is impeccably maintained
- Membership retention
- Welcoming members by name
- Attending and participating in weekly and monthly operational meetings
KEY ATTRIBUTES
- Confident with exceptional communication skills
- High energy and the ability to motivate and connect with members
- Self-motivated and goal oriented
- Motivated and passionate about the fitness industry
- Excellent attention to detail
- Punctual and reliable
- Excellent customer service skills
REQUIREMENTS
- 1 year minimum experience as personal trainer/group fitness instructor.
- Current personal trainer/group fitness certification through a nationally recognized accreditation (NASM, ACSM, ACE, ISSA, NSCA, ACM, ANSI, NCEP) is required.
- Current CPR/AED certification is required.
- Capable of demonstrating all exercises with perfect form
- Understanding of functional movements, HIIT, heart rate focused training programs and the science that supports the F45 workouts.
JOB TYPES
- Full-time
- Part-time
PAY
- $25.00 - $45.00 per hour
WORK REMOTELY
- No
WORK LOCATION
- In person
Certified Recreational Therapist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Certified Recreational Therapist role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your degree program in therapeutic recreation, health sciences, or a related field explicitly requires or offers credit for supervised clinical fieldwork. Your DSO will verify that the job duties, such as patient assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention delivery, directly integrate with your enrolled coursework. Generic activity aide or recreation assistant positions typically don't qualify because the clinical connection isn't direct enough.
Can I do CPT as a recreational therapist before I earn my CTRS credential?
Yes. CPT authorizes you to work as an intern or pre-certification recreational therapist under supervision. Many facilities hire CPT students specifically to fulfill the 480 supervised hours NCTRC requires before you can sit for the CTRS exam. Confirm with your DSO that the placement agreement documents the supervised clinical structure, since NCTRC will ask for that verification later.
What types of employers hire F-1 CPT students for recreational therapy roles?
Psychiatric hospitals, VA medical centers, skilled nursing facilities, and pediatric rehabilitation centers are the most common placements because they have structured clinical supervision programs already in place. Community mental health agencies and school-based therapeutic recreation programs also hire CPT students, though their familiarity with work authorization documentation varies more than hospital systems. Migrate Mate can help you identify which employers in your area have experience with work-authorized candidates.
Is part-time CPT possible for recreational therapist positions, or do I need full-time hours?
Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, is available and doesn't affect your OPT eligibility the way full-time CPT does. However, most clinical placements in recreational therapy require at least 20 hours weekly to accumulate NCTRC-qualifying supervised hours on a practical timeline. Work with your DSO to structure the authorization around both your academic schedule and the minimum hours your credential pathway requires.
How should I explain CPT work authorization to a healthcare employer who hasn't hired F-1 students before?
Lead with your DSO authorization letter and your updated I-20, which together confirm that USCIS permits you to work for that specific employer in that specific role. Clarify that CPT doesn't require the employer to file any petition or pay any government fee, unlike H-1B sponsorship. Providing a one-page summary from your international student office explaining F-1 CPT, including the employer's I-9 obligations, resolves most compliance concerns before they become hiring barriers.
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