Top 12 Recreation assistant Jobs in Montana

Recreation Aide
State of Montana —Lewistown, MT
- $19.55 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- No experience needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Activities Assistant
Skyline Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation —Billings, MT
- Full-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- Current TB test
- Pass drug screening
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Recreation Assistant
R&S Lowndes Management LLC —Hamilton, MT
- $33,196.80 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Activities Assistant
Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation —Helena, MT
- Full-time
- Current TB test
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Activities Assistant
Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation —Billings, MT
- Part-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- Current TB test
- Pass drug screening
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Activities Assistant
Libby of Cascadia —Libby, MT
- From $13.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
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Activities Aide
Valle Vista Rehabilitation and Nursing —Lewistown, MT
- From $16 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Social Work
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Student Employment – Recreation Communications & Engagement Assistant
Carroll College —Helena, MT
- $12 an hour
- University
- Communication skills
- Entry level
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Assistant Sports Program Coordinator - Lifestyle Wellness (Billings, MT)
Aware Inc. —Billings, MT
- $52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Activities Aide
COPPER RIDGE HEALTH AND REHAB —Butte, MT
- $12 - $13 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Skilled nursing facility
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Assistant Restaurant Manager, Glacier Park Lodge
Pursuit Collection —East Glacier Park, MT
- Online Application
- Bar
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level

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Recreation Aide

State of Montana -
Lewistown, MT

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Job Details

Full-time
$19.55 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Loan forgiveness
Opportunities for advancement
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Organizing community events
Writing skills
Resident personal care assistance
Employee relationship building
High school diploma or GED
Wellness activities for care recipients
Event setup
Behavioral data collection
Coordinating resident events

Full Job Description

Recreation Aide - (25142721)

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at www.statecareers.mt.gov.

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the HFD / MMHNCC.

Job Overview: The purpose is to provide a wide range of recreation programs and interventions in an adult mental health nursing care facility. The Recreation Aide follows individual care plans to contribute to the resident’s involvement as well as provides opportunities to meet physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of the residents under the direction of a recreational supervisor and in accordance with State and Federal regulations.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Physical and Environmental Demands: Frequently a recreation staff facilitates groups that have over 25 residents at a time. Exposed to unpleasant odors and body fluids on a daily basis.

Work ranges from light to medium. Physical demands are lifting equipment, moving residents, moving supplies and furniture, pushing carts, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and reaching in varying degrees to facilitate recreation activities and other duties of the job. Climbing ladder for decorating. Programs take place in the facility, out of doors, and in the community. Gardening, fishing, and other outdoor activities as needed.

Lift frequently: 20 lbs
Lift supplies/groceries and equipment
Lift occasionally: 50 lbs
Supplies from storage/transfer residents to chairs/set up tables for special events.
Push: frequently weighing up to 200 lbs or more.
Push residents in wheelchairs or Geri chairs to activities, push activity and coffee and snack cart.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Behaviors):

Required for the first day of work:

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others, both orally and in writing
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees
Ability to follow oral and written instruction explicitly
Motor coordination is necessary to facilitate many of the groups.
Must be able to facilitate large and small groups activities. Provide leadership, direction, and display creativity and enthusiasm.
Ability to document, record, and report resident participation, behaviors, and general observations.
Organizational skills in planning and being prepared for activities and special events.
Must be willing to work with holiday themes.
Ability to assist residents in ambulating, transferring, and basic care needs during activities as needed.
Visual and hearing acuity is required to facilitate recreation activities.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

High school diploma or equivalent is required
No prior work experience is required

How to Apply

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

Cover Letter
Resume
References

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

Additional Information

This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2026.

Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Training Assignment: Not Applicable

Salary: $ 19.55 - 19.55 Hourly

Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible

Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings: 2

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-Time

Job Type: Standard

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location: Lewistown

Agency: Department of Public Health & Human Services

Union: Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posting Date: May 6, 2026, 2:40:12 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Ongoing

Required Application Materials: Resume, References

Contact Name: Lori Jones | Contact Email: [email protected] | Contact Phone: 406/535-6935

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