Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation Summer Internship

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Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation Summer Internship

$1000 / month

Experience the heart of community as a Parks and Rec summer intern! Assist in planning diverse programs, from aquatics and athletics to youth events. Work behind the scenes in park construction and administration. This hands-on internship offers a comprehensive Parks and Rec experience, culminating in a meaningful community project. This is a full-time internship, requiring 40-45 hours per week over a 12-14-week period. A monthly stipend of $1,000 will be provided. Must have declared a major/minor within parks and recreation, sports management, and/or related field, and completed a minimum of 75 credit hours or are in junior or senior year.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Visits, observes, and participates in different phases of the agency’s facilities, programs, and operations.
• Works with department supervisors to assist, shadow, and/or perform assigned tasks for each division and/or facility within the department, including recreation, administration, and parks construction and operations.
• Provides excellent patron service and maintains a positive public image by immediately addressing questions and concerns from staff, patrons, participants, and parents.
• Plans thoroughly in advance for all assignments.
• Communicate openly, honestly, and professionally at all times.
• Directly assists with events, programs, and facility operations.
• Complete and present a special project(s) before completing the internship.
• Ensures the enforcement of park and recreation rules and regulations.
• Performs those activities necessary to ensure the safety of participants.
• Attends meetings associated with the department and affiliated groups, including department staff meetings, staff training, and coach training/meetings.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.
• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or related to the position.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Declared major/minor within parks and recreation, sports management, and/or related field, and completed a minimum of 75 credit hours or are in their junior or senior year.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Basic first aid, CPR, and AED certification preferred.
• Valid State Driver’s License
  
  

Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Skills in organizing, planning, and preparing materials.
• Ability to understand the philosophy, methods, and techniques for administering recreation and athletic facilities.
• Skills in using general office equipment, including skills in Microsoft Office and Recreation software.
• Ability to problem solve and implement approved solutions and relate to the needs of all age groups.
• Ability to establish good working relationships with the public and supervisors. Ability to maintain self-control and composure and set a professional example for the staff and participants.
• Ability to understand, analyze, and implement ideas and concepts.
  
  

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