Director, Recreation Therapy Bradford Woods (Indiana University’s Outdoor Center)

Job Summary: Oversees and provides the vision, leadership, supervision, and direction for the development, growth, and sustainability of the Recreation Therapy (RT) area at Bradford Woods including oversight of Medical Camping and Therapeutic Programs consisting of 850 youth with chronic illnesses and disabilities annually along with a $1.​1 million budget, 80 staff and 50 volunteers.​ Supervise recreation therapy student placements and ensure the implementation of the APIE process throughout programming. Fosters and maintains lasting relationships with major foundations, non-profits, and health care professionals associated with carrying out these important pediatric programs from around the state and region.​ Support ongoing recreation therapy research and teaching experiences through Indiana University.​ 

FOR CONSIDERATION: Submit a letter of interest and resume that provides evidence of the qualifications outlined and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three references that can comment about your qualifications for the position (apply at the Indiana University HR website-  https:/​/​jobs.​iu.​edu/​joblisting/​index.​cfm?​jlnum=​11537&search=​2 )

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy (or related field) and five years of progressively increased responsibility in management of services for youth with chronic illness and disability that includes one year of experience in medical camping field, one year of experience in adventure therapy facilitation, and previous health and medical care experience preferred.

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or ability to become a CTRS within 6 months of hire date.​