Recreation Center Intern

Department: Parks and Recreation - Recreation Center

Supervisor: Recreation Center Supervisor / Designee

Position Description (List duties, responsibilities, etc.)

• Assist Recreation Center staff with daily facility operations and customer service.

• Greet patrons, answer general questions, and provide information about programs, schedules, memberships, and facility guidelines.

• Assist with setup, breakdown, and supervision of recreation programs, special events, camps, classes, and community activities.

• Help maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming environment by inspecting activity areas and reporting safety or maintenance concerns.

• Assist with recreation equipment and supply inventory, check-out/check-in, organization, and basic upkeep.

• Support registration, attendance tracking, data entry, filing, and other routine administrative tasks as assigned.

• Observe and assist staff with facility opening/closing procedures and enforcement of Recreation Center rules and policies.

• Provide support for youth and adult activities while demonstrating professionalism and positive customer service.

• Complete assigned projects and other duties that provide exposure to municipal recreation operations.

Preferred Skills

• Friendly, dependable, and professional with strong customer-service skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with children, adults, coworkers, and the public.

• Ability to follow instructions, work as part of a team, and take initiative on assigned tasks.

• Basic computer skills, including email and Microsoft Office or similar programs.

• Interest in recreation, sports, fitness, event planning, community programming, or public service.

• Ability to remain attentive to safety and maintain confidentiality when appropriate.

• Availability to work a flexible schedule that may include some evenings or weekends, depending on programming needs.

Experience and Training:

Undergraduate Intern:

Must be enrolled or be a recent graduate of an accredited university or college.

Classified as an undergraduate student and provide an unofficial transcript and resume.

Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Graduate Intern:

Must be enrolled or be a recent graduate of an accredited university or college.

Classified as a graduate student and provide an unofficial transcript and resume.

Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.