Parks and Recreation Intern
Department:
Parks & Recreation
Supervisor:
Recreation Division Manager
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Union Status:
Non-Union
Grade:
Intern/Temporary
Revision Date:
February 2023
Prepared By:
Employee Resources
Organizational Mission and Core Values:
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses to be achieved by focusing on the core values of being responsive, driven and friendly.
Position Objective:
To assist the Park & Recreation Department with summer programming, including lesson planning, evening sports, field trips, special community events, and adult activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assist with recreation programs (planning, marketing, scheduling, supervision, and customer/program evaluations). Programming includes youth activities (ROCKS summer day camp, evening sports, and Rec N Roll), field trips, special events (Summer Concert Series, 49er Days, Nickel Jamboree, Wet & Wild Water Party), and adult activities.
2. Develop lesson plans and special event curriculum for youth programs.
3. Provide exceptional customer service by providing friendly, polite, and positive support to visitors, participants, staff, and community members.
4. Assist with scheduling, create and implement staff training, and provide work direction for seasonal staff.
5. Lead curriculum development throughout the season.
6. Assist with promotion/marketing of department programs and activities including e-newsletters, social media, photography, creation of flyers/posters.
7. Assist in administrative tasks (email, mailings, phone, etc.) including seasonal staff time entry and scheduling.
8. Assist the Parks & Recreation department with various activities, as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of degree program in Parks & Recreation, Education, or related field from an accredited college or university.
2. Previous experience working with children/youth.
3. Ability to work the entire summer season (May-August) with flexible daytime and evening hours, Monday – Friday. Occasional weekend work may occur.
4. Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
5. Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background and reference check process.
Desired Qualifications:
1. One or more years of leadership experience (youth leader, etc.) with a community parks and recreation program.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Ability to interact with the public in a positive manner.
2. Ability to work independently and with people of all ages and abilities.
3. Ability to work with diverse populations.
4. Knowledge of the practices and methods of recreational programming.
5. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a variety of audiences and groups.
6. Ability to handle a variety of assignments under moderate supervision within standard operating procedures.
7. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and deal tactfully with internal and external customers, coworkers and partnering agencies.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
Work is performed in the office and in the field. Headaches, eyestrain, and other related occupational hazards reflect the most common potential for injury in the office. Work is moderate duty with ability to lift, carry or push up to 40 pounds. Exposure to weather conditions, insects, animals and to angry, hostile or uncooperative persons may occur.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
EEO/ADAAA
The City of Fridley will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, or sexual orientation.
February 2023