Recreation Intern

Back to all Jobs Recreation Intern Department: Parks and Recreation Job Status: Part-Time Rate of Pay: $15.00 - $15.00 Details: Summer Intern Apply Now Job Summary Assists with the daily operations for the West University Recreation Center, as well as city-wide recreation program planning and development. Assists in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of various departmental special events and activities. Position has some supervisory responsibilities and will assist in the hiring, training, supervision, scheduling and evaluation of the Recreation Center and Colonial Pool staff, specifically Customer Service Team Members.

This position will be afforded the opportunity to cross train several facets of the Parks and Recreation Department; including Athletics, Special Events, Project Management, Leisure Program Development and Senior Services. Essential Duties Assists with the scheduling, supervision, and management of subordinates. Assists with planning and marketing special events.

Will assist in developing press releases, creating flyers, maintaining electronic marquis, creating e-notifications, etc. Assist in class development, instructor recruitment, class schedule/coordination, marketing and promotions for classes, creating surveys and compiling data from feedback, etc. Assists with responding appropriately to citizen inquiries and complaints.

Routes calls to the appropriate City personnel. Assists with preparing a wide variety of promotional literature for the endorsement of our facilities, programs, events, and overall communications for the Parks and Recreation Department. Assists with RecTrak management as assigned.

Tasks include, but not limited to, registering program participants, training subordinate staff, maintaining information by keeping classes, fees, etc. current. Assists with preparing and maintaining related records and statistics for programs and personnel and scanning to Laserfische as needed.

Assists with preparing weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on class registrations, memberships, usage, revenue, etc. Assists with developing, promoting, and coordinating sponsorship opportunities in regard to recreation programs and activities. Assists with researching local, state and national programs, policies, etc.

to ensure our department above standard. Assists with recommending supplies needed for operations and researching cost effective alternatives. Ability to work flexible schedules that may include weekends, evenings, split shifts and holidays and maintain regular attendance as required.

Assists in the recruitment and selection of volunteers, instructors, aquatics personnel and Customer Service Team Members. Performs a variety of miscellaneous office duties such as answering phone, typing, filing and other duties as assigned Regular and timely attendance at work. Observes and follows all prescribed safety rules and regulations including wearing of safety apparel, where applicable, during the course and scope of job related duties.

Performs other duties as assigned. Education and Experience Must be currently enrolled in college courses pursuing a degree in Parks and Recreation or related field. CPR, FIRST AID and AED Certifications required and must be able to obtain within first month of employment.

The City will provide training opportunities for CPR, FIRST AID and AED Certifications. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Must have good oral and written communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with the public Must possess excellent customer service skills Must possess a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Publisher, and Excel Physical Requirements Positions in this class typically require: climbing, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be exposed to atmospheric conditions, such as fumes, odors, gases, and poor ventilation; hazardous materials, such as chemicals, blood, and other bodily fluids; extreme temperatures; inadequate lighting; work space-related movement restrictions; intense noise; and other environmental conditions, such as, challenging behaviors, imminent danger, and threatening environments; incumbents may also be expected to travel.