Recreation Intern- Janesville

Recreation Intern
City of Janesville

Job Description

Under general direction of the Recreation Director and guidance of the Recreation Supervisor and Recreation Programmers, the Recreation Intern is responsible for assisting with program and event coordination, execution and supervision in addition to general Division office assistance. This position is for eligible students in an approved internship program focused on Recreation Administration, Sports Management or related field.

Essential Duties:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by the incumbent. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Recreation Programming: Attends staff and other relevant meetings; Plans, coordinates, schedules, implements and supervises recreation programs and events; Shadows and and/or fills in for various seasonal positions as needed; Completes program surveys and evaluations.
Marketing & Promotion: Designs, creates and distributes various publicity materials; creates social posts and responds to public inquiries, Obtains sponsorships/donations; Captures photographs of participants and activities at recreation programs and facilities; Represents Division at promotional events.
Administration: Assists with office coverage, including proper phone protocol, participant registrations, facility bookings, equipment rental program oversight, scholarship program tracking, deposit collection and tracking, record keeping and preparing reports.
Facility Operations & Maintenance: Reviews operational manuals and maintenance procedures; Shadows and assists with maintenance of facilities; Collects beach water samples, Assists with program and facility supervision.
Budgeting & Fiscal Management: Familiarizes self with budgetary procedures; assists with employee payroll and timecard management; purchases supplies and distributes supplies and materials within given budgets.
Personnel Supervision & Management: Assists with hiring and evaluation of employees; Solicits and helps with volunteer recruitment and management; Assists with staff training sessions; Responsible for proper documentation of incidents and injuries; Understands policies and procedures.
Major Project: Plans and executes a major project. This project is determined together with student and supervisor input.
General Duties: Acts as a professional staff member; familiarizes self with city policies and procedures; other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Must be 18 years of age or older.
A minimum of 1 year of Recreation, parks or leisure services experience required.
Must be currently enrolled in an approved college or university internship program related to recreation, parks, leisure services or a closely aligned field.
A valid, state-issued driver’s license at time of hire is required. Access to personal or public transportation for job-related duties.

Preferred Qualifications: