Recreation Intern
City of St. Louis Park
Internship
On-site
St. Louis Park, Minnesota, United States
$19 - $21 USD hourly
Paid or Stipend
- About us
The City of St. Louis Park is guided by our strategic priorities to ensure that all city programs are fair, objective and meet the needs of the community we serve.
We are focused on hiring and retaining a highly competitive and skilled workforce that reflects a wide range of backgrounds and experiences while demonstrating a commitment to serving all residents with expertise and respect.
- Job Summary
- Coordinate, administer and direct the staff and activities for various recreation programs, special events, field trips and other programming in St. Louis Park.
This internship will work 40 hours a week from May to September. - Duties and Responsibilities
Provide planning, promotion/marketing and coordination of recreations programs that include, but are not limited to, Penny Carnival, Evening Youth Soccer programs, adult leagues, and Summer Concert Series.
Monitor varied recreation administrative duties such as registration, fee collection, etc. Verify that fees are collected properly, and forms are completed properly and turned in promptly. Provide information to the public on the programs. Monitor documentation of program activities through participation review and photography.
Assist with the supervision and management of the Aquatic Park as needed.
Assist staff liaison with Parktacular events (attend meetings before and after Partktacular plus the week of duties June 9-15)
Recommend the purchase of equipment and supplies needed to carry out the above programs.
Interview and recommend hiring of staff as necessary. Provide direction and evaluation of said staff.
Ability to fill in for recreational leaders; providing supervision and discipline for children in recreation program to ensure their safety.
Provide Recreation Supervisors with information on the program on a timely basis. Prepare reports of expenditures, revenues, participants, etc.
Other duties as assigned.- Minimum Qualifications
Internship/practicum required for completing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Parks and Recreation or related field.
Experience with programs, events and recreational facilities.
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, and managing files and records.- Desired Qualifications
Demonstrated cultural competence and comfort with supporting the city's strategic objectives for advancing racial equity.
Experience working with and relating to people of all ages.
Prior experience working in recreational programs.
- Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Applications and questions must be filled out completely for consideration.