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City of Beavercreek, OH - Municipal Government · 1 month ago

Parks, Recreation, & Culture Intern (Seasonal)

Beavercreek, Ohio, United States

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$14.91/hr - $20.13/hr

City of Beavercreek, OH is seeking a Parks, Recreation, & Culture Intern for a seasonal position. The intern will assist with recreational activities and programs, handle administrative duties, supervise sports leagues, and facilitate youth camps under the direction of the Recreation Program Supervisor.

CommunitiesPublic Safety

Responsibilities

Performs tasks and duties as set forth by contract with the intern’s college or university

Supervises seasonal sports such as adult soccer, adult softball and youth T-ball leagues

Handles administrative duties related to recreation programs and special events, such as coordinating with vendors, and planning and preparing activities

Facilitates youth sports camps and specialty camps, such as preparing rosters, taking photos, communicating with instructors, and opening facilities

Supervises seasonal sports such as adult soccer, adult softball, and youth t-ball leagues

Responds to requests for recreation information; answers questions and provides necessary information; enrolls individuals in activities, classes, and programs

Assumes the duties of the Sports Management Intern in his/her absence

Works special events, such as Fourth of July, summer concert series and Party in Your Park

Assists Camp Director in miscellaneous administrative duties related to Summer Day Camps

Creates and distributes flyers and markets programs and events

Responds to complaints from citizens

Performs clerical duties as necessary, including typing, filing, copying, answering telephones, and bookkeeping

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Recreation program knowledgePublic speakingAdministrative dutiesEvent coordinationCustomer serviceSafety precautionsEffective communicationTeam collaborationTime management

Required

Must be enrolled at an accredited college or university working towards a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree in recreation administration or a related field during their employment with the City of Beavercreek

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, fellow employees, other city employees, and the general public

General knowledge of park administration and recreational programs

General knowledge of the occupational hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties

Skill in dealing firmly, tactfully, and courteously with the general public

Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written instructions

Ability to work under the direction of the Recreation Program Supervisor

Comfortable with public speaking, such as making announcements in front of a crowd

Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks within deadlines

Must maintain a valid Ohio Driver's License

Ability to work other than normal working hours, and to work various shifts as necessary

Preferred

Coursework preparation in related fields such as statistics, marketing, program evaluation, personnel management, sports management and special events programming