Recreational Therapist jobs in Charleston, SC

Recreational Therapist plans and directs medically approved therapeutic recreational programs for patients. Organizes activities according to patients' capabilities, needs, and interests. Being a Recreational Therapist conducts programs including symptom management, basic conversation skills, community re-entry, sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities, and arts and crafts. Prepares reports for patients' physicians describing individual patient symptoms and reactions to therapeutic programs. Additionally, Recreational Therapist conducts activity therapy assessment of a patient's strengths and needs, and recommends therapeutic activity. Documents progress on each patient. Requires a license/certification to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Requires to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Recreational Therapist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Campus Recreational Lifeguard
  • Charleston Southern University
  • Charleston, SC PART_TIME
  • WORK-STUDY 

    Campus Recreational Lifeguard

    MUST BE A CSU STUDENT, ELIGIBLE FOR WORK STUDY, IN ORDER TO APPLY

    Department: Campus Recreation

    Classification: Non-exempt (Hourly) 

    Location: Brewer Center

    Charleston Southern University 9200 University Blvd. 

    Charleston, SC 29406 

    Supervisor Name: Nathan Cobb Alternate Supervisor: Adam Bridges 

    Dates Employed:  

         Fall: August 21, 2023 – November 1, 2023 

         Spring: March 11, 2024 – April 30, 2024 

         Summer: May 6, 2024 – August 11, 2024 


    Purpose of position:  Assist in fulfilling CSU Mission, Vision and Goals.  Provide student with opportunity to receive experience related to educational or career objective.  Prepare future graduate with integrity who are critical thinkers, skillful communicators and effective collaborators positioned to perform responsible roles in society. 

    Duties: The following duties are needed for this position and they are intended to provide students with experience related to their educational and/or career objective:

    Lifeguards must be highly knowledgeable of all Brewer Center policies and procedures. Supervises swimming activities at the aquatics facility and ensures that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.

    Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.

    Ensures cleanliness around all areas surrounding the aquatics facility.

    Lifeguards must conduct thorough inspections of pool facilities, equipment, and water to verify the safety and functionality for swimmers use.

    As a Recreation Lifeguard, assertiveness and customer service play key roles in the overall effectiveness of the position.

    Rate of pay (Pay Scale Guide): 

         $ 12/Hour paid on the 15th of the month following the month when the work was performed (e.g. work performed in June, is paid on July 15) 

    Qualifications: Red Cross life guard certification required.

    Schedule: If offered work study employment, supervisors will coordinate work hours based on student’s class schedule. Students are not permitted to work during chapel or during regularly scheduled class time (even if the class is cancelled for some reason).

     

    Evaluation Procedures: Students will be evaluated on their work performance which includes their ability to follow instructions and to complete work without errors. Students are expected to be punctual and to contact their supervisor if they will be late or unable to come to work. Cell phones should be placed on silent while in the workplace and students should only use their cell phones in emergency situations. 


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Work-study - Wellness Center Recreational Facility Assistant
  • Charleston Southern University
  • Charleston, SC FULL_TIME
  • You must be a CSU student to apply for this position You must be awarded Federal Work-study to apply Responsible for the overall operation of the Brewer Center facility during operating hours. · Recre...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapist
  • Triage Staffing
  • Charleston, SC OTHER
  • Start Date: ASAP Shift: 12H Nights ( 7:00 PM-7:00 AM )Location: Charleston, SCLength: 13 weeksWeekly Hours: 36.0Beds: 1 year acute care experienceAt least 1 years experience in specialtyCurrent RRT ce...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist Physical Therapist
  • Triage Staffing
  • Charleston, SC OTHER
  • Start Date: ASAP Shift: 8H Days ( 8:00 AM-4:30 PM )Location: Charleston, SCLength: 12 weeksWeekly Hours: 40.0Beds: New Grads WelcomeEnjoys meeting new people and learning new thingsOrganized and Compu...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Radiation Therapist / Radiation Therapist
  • Cross Country Healthcare
  • Charleston, SC FULL_TIME
  • Job Description As a radiation therapist, you'll help treat patients with cancer using radiation. Working closely with radiation oncologists and the cancer care team at a hospital, radiation center, c...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Massage Therapist
  • Massage Envy
  • Summerville, SC OTHER
  • Overview Where Better Careers Begin!Massage Envy Wescott Are you looking to grow your career with a team that values, supports & empowers you? The difference you'll make in clients' lives is the bigge...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Activities Director / Recreational Therapist / Engaged Life
  • Atria Senior Living Mount Pleasant
  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • Job Description Job Description Direct all activities to engage our senior residents for active, healthy lifestyle, plan...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics - RRT Pediatrics @ MUSC Health - Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital
  • Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital
  • Charleston, SC
  • Weekly Pay Range - $1696 To $1884 Position Summary: Under general supervision Cynet Health RRT will perform all respirat...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Activities Director / Recreational Therapist / Engaged Life
  • Atria Senior Living Mount Pleasant
  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • Job Description Job Description Direct all activities to engage our senior residents for active, healthy lifestyle, plan...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Principal Medical Writer
  • MMS
  • Charleston, SC
  • MMS is an innovative, data-focused CRO that supports the pharmaceutical, biotech, including clinical trial transparency,...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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PCU Registered Nurse
  • TotalMed
  • Charleston, SC
  • We are seeking a Registered Nurse-Step Down Unit for a travel assignment in Charleston South Carolina.
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Agape Care Group
  • Charleston, SC
  • Overview: Join Our Team as a Registered Nurse Do you value the time you spend with your patients? Is it important to you...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CVOR Registered Nurse
  • TotalMed
  • Charleston, SC
  • Must have 1.5 Years of Experiance We are seeking a Registered Nurse-Cardiovascular Operating Room for a travel assignmen...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Regional Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Agape Care Group
  • Charleston, SC
  • Overview: Become a Regional Travel Registered Nurse (RN) with Agape Care Group Are you looking for a career where no two...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Charleston is the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County, and the principal city in the Charleston–North Charleston–Summerville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city lies just south of the geographical midpoint of South Carolina's coastline and is located on Charleston Harbor, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean formed by the confluence of the Ashley, Cooper, and Wando rivers. Charleston had an estimated population of 134,875 in 2017. The estimated population of the Charleston metropolitan area, comprising Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorche...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$53,474 to $66,435
Charleston, South Carolina area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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