Field Experience & Internship Opportunities

LWSRA offers a variety of intern opportunities seasonally including students who need to complete their requirements under a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). Possible placements include a 50 hour, unpaid field experience or a 14 week, paid internship. 

For interest in hourly field experience, contact Melissa Jensen, Superintendent of Recreation, directly at mjensen@lwsra.org

If interested in applying for the full 14 week, paid internship with LWSRA, please refer to the employment portal below and complete the application titled “intern”

Employment Opportunities

The Lincolnway Special Recreation Association is proud to offer a diverse staff with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences that help facilitate the hundreds of amazing programs offered each year. LWSRA is always looking for responsible, motivated and energetic individuals who are ready to have fun while building a community without limits. 

We believe in our staff embracing the HAWKS culture! 

After completing an application in the employment portal below, an interview will be scheduled. If brought onto the team, staff will be required to complete a background check. Once staff complete training relating to policies and procedures, basic behavior management and program engagement, and mandated reporting, then they will be allowed to begin working with our participants. Staff are subject to yearly evaluations and given support as needed.

Apply today and you can become someone’s next mentor, coach, buddy, teacher, sidekick, companion….social facilitator!