What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Intern position at City of Chaska?
Do you want to bring joy, creativity, and energy to the Chaska community? We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic Recreation Intern to help support, plan, organize, and run activities that will leave everyone smiling!
The Recreation Intern will support the Chaska Parks and Recreation department through a variety of programs and events in our active community. This internship will provide an excellent opportunity for a student studying parks and recreation (or related field) to gain hands-on experience across all areas of programs, events and facility management. This experience will also allow for the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in specialty areas like aquatics, fitness and curling. The Recreation Intern will work as an integral part of a positive and collaborative City of Chaska Parks and Recreation team.
Intended hiring wage: $17.76/hour
Mental Effort
Physical Requirements
Working Conditions
The Recreation Intern will support the Chaska Parks and Recreation department through a variety of programs and events in our active community. This internship will provide an excellent opportunity for a student studying parks and recreation (or related field) to gain hands-on experience across all areas of programs, events and facility management. This experience will also allow for the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in specialty areas like aquatics, fitness and curling. The Recreation Intern will work as an integral part of a positive and collaborative City of Chaska Parks and Recreation team.
Intended hiring wage: $17.76/hour
- Assist in the planning, promotion and execution of recreational programs, events and activities for people of all ages and abilities
- Provide customer service by assisting participants and staff with registration, inquiries and facility usage
- Collaborate with team members on social media content, marketing and outreach to promote recreational programs and events
- Assist with data collection, program evaluations, and feedback from participants
- Coordinate equipment, materials and supplies for a variety of programs and events
- Responsible for planning and coordinating a community event, including logistics, vendor management, promotion, and post-event follow-up as needed
- Performs all other related duties as requested or assigned
Education and Experience
- Enrollment in (or recent completion of) a degree program (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Recreation or other related field
- Experience in recreation services, youth programming, customer service, and/or marketing preferred
Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to work independently and follow deadlines
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to provide top-notch customer service to people of all ages and abilities
- Strong problem-solving abilities and techniques
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between program sites as needed
- American Red Cross CPR Certification or willingness to complete certification within 30 days of hire
- Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Computer
- Telephone
- Program or Event-Specific Equipment
Mental Effort
- Attention to safety standards, procedures, and practices Attentiveness and responsiveness to program participants, parents/guardians, and community members
Physical Requirements
- Bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, sitting
- Ability to lift or move items up to 40 lbs
Working Conditions
- Both indoor and outdoor environment subject to varying weather conditions
- Environment may occasionally be noisy or loud
Salary : $18 - $27