Job Description

Posting Details

Job Title

ESH Recreation Leader/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE52278

Working Title

ESH Recreation Leader

Department Name

H1110: ESH ACTIVITY THERAPY/DUAL DIAGNOSIS

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

07

Salary Range

$17.50-27.31/hour

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

BA

Click here for more information about equivalencies:

https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

0 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Requires handling of light-weight objects up to 10 pounds, or some standing or walking

Shift

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Job Summary

ESH Recreation Leader plans, implements, coordinates, and participates in the conducting of recreational activities for patients. Recreation Leaders will collaborate with Recreation Therapists to provide a recreation program for their assigned unit. Recreation Leaders administer rehab services screening assessments and is a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team for their assigned unit. Recreation Leaders lead groups both on the unit and in the recovery mall.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Bachelor Degree in Recreation, Psychology or related field.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor Degree in Recreation, Psychology or related field. Experience of 6 months or less is preferred.

Deadline to Apply

11/26/2025

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