Entry Level Recreation Aide Jobs
New grad recreation aide jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship or hands-on volunteer work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Technology & Software, with employers like New York State Office of Mental Health, Youth Villages, and California State University, Long Beach hiring at this level now.
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Recreational Therapist (RECT)-Correctional Facility
Location: Ione, CA
Schedule: Tuesday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Pay Rate: $70/hr (Negotiable)
Job Overview
We are seeking a qualified and dedicated Recreational Therapist (RECT) to provide therapeutic recreation services in a correctional facility setting. The ideal candidate will help individuals improve social functioning, develop healthy leisure skills, and achieve their rehabilitation and treatment goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement therapeutic recreation programs and activities.
- Assess and evaluate patients' recreational therapy needs.
- Participate in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT) meetings.
- Coordinate care with clinicians, counselors, and custody staff.
- Promote positive social interactions and appropriate leisure activities.
- Help patients develop coping, communication, and life skills.
- Monitor patient progress and document treatment outcomes.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and reports.
- Support rehabilitation and successful reintegration goals.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 12 months of recent experience within the last three years performing similar duties.
- Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation.
- Completion of supervised fieldwork approved by NCTRC or CBRPC.
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
Pay: Up to $70.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
License/Certification:
- CTRS (Required)
Work Location: In person
Recreational Therapist (RECT)-Correctional Facility
Location: Ione, CA
Schedule: Tuesday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Pay Rate: $70/hr (Negotiable)
Job Overview
We are seeking a qualified and dedicated Recreational Therapist (RECT) to provide therapeutic recreation services in a correctional facility setting. The ideal candidate will help individuals improve social functioning, develop healthy leisure skills, and achieve their rehabilitation and treatment goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement therapeutic recreation programs and activities.
- Assess and evaluate patients' recreational therapy needs.
- Participate in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT) meetings.
- Coordinate care with clinicians, counselors, and custody staff.
- Promote positive social interactions and appropriate leisure activities.
- Help patients develop coping, communication, and life skills.
- Monitor patient progress and document treatment outcomes.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and reports.
- Support rehabilitation and successful reintegration goals.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 12 months of recent experience within the last three years performing similar duties.
- Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation.
- Completion of supervised fieldwork approved by NCTRC or CBRPC.
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
Pay: Up to $70.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
License/Certification:
- CTRS (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Entry Level Recreation Aide Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level recreation aide job?
Entry level recreation aide employers look for candidates who can demonstrate hands-on experience with people, even if that comes from volunteer work, internships, or community programs rather than paid jobs. A CPR or first aid certification gives your application a concrete edge at this stage. Highlight any experience leading group activities, working with youth or older adults, or supporting recreational programming, and tailor your resume to each setting you apply to.
Which companies hire entry level recreation aides?
Companies hiring entry level recreation aides right now include New York State Office of Mental Health, Youth Villages, and California State University, Long Beach, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from parks and recreation departments, senior living communities, youth organizations, and healthcare facilities that run activity programs for residents or clients.
Are there remote entry level recreation aide jobs?
Yes, though most positions are on-site given the hands-on nature of the work. About 0% of entry level recreation aide openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve program coordination, scheduling, or administrative support rather than direct activity facilitation. If flexibility matters to you, filter for hybrid openings when you search.
Are these new grad recreation aide jobs?
Yes, many of the openings here are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with little or no professional experience. A new-grad-friendly posting typically says it requires zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or volunteer work in lieu of paid roles, or welcomes a portfolio of relevant coursework or community involvement. These are the right starting points for anyone entering recreation work for the first time.
Which industries hire the most entry level recreation aides?
Entry Level recreation aide roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the entry level because they run ongoing activity programs for specific populations, whether children, seniors, or patients, and they tend to bring in junior staff who can grow into more specialized roles over time.