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Summer Recreation Intern - 2020
Summary
Title:Summer Recreation Intern - 2020
ID:1032025
Department:Administrative
Description

Title: Paid Summer Recreation Internship 

Dates of Employment - 6 to 10 Week Options

Description:

The Kenilworth Park District offers a quality internship program to students working toward a degree within the field of parks and recreation or related areas of study. The internship provides a comprehensive experience of district operations including administration, programming, employee management, facility management, camps, historic properties, special events, budgeting, leadership, marketing and maintenance based on the desires and interests of the intern and the needs of the Park District. The exact hours for the Intern will vary, depending on weekly activities and special events; however, the Intern will work approximately 30-40 hours per week, including night and weekend hours when appropriate.

The Kenilworth Park District Summer Recreation Internship provides the opportunity to integrate and apply knowledge, theory and understanding from the academic setting to the working environment. The intern shall serve under the supervision and guidance of the Recreation Coordinator and the Executive Director. The main function of the Summer Recreation Intern will be to assist the Recreation Coordinator with summer camp, the largest program for the park district.

Essential Functions:

  • Manage personnel schedules, organizing daily class schedules, organize special events, and ensure the safety of program participants.
  • Attend staff meetings.
  • Learn and work with recreation registration software
  • Assist with budget management and help coordinate day-to-day planning.
  • Prepare and submit reports as required by the recreation coordinator
  • Gain direct leadership experience by implementing programs, special events and assisting at various facilities.
  • Assist with all things summer camp
  • Provide timely, accurate paperwork and reporting.
  • Encourage the safety of all program participants and fellow staff by following Park District Safety Guidelines.
  • Have Fun!

Qualifications:

Must be a current student of an accredited university, pursing a bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Leisure Studies or a related field looking to complete an internship. Student must provide own housing and transportation. This internship will also serve as a qualified internship for Masters Degree candidates pursuing a Masters in Recreation or Public Administration.

The Kenilworth Park District will be hiring 2 interns for the 2020 summer season. One intern will be assigned to our Sports Plus Summer Camp (Ages 2nd Grade to 6th Grade). The other will be assigned to our Little Springs Summer Camp (Ages 3 to 1st Grade). Both interns will serve under the Recreation Coordinator.
 

Contact

Thys Wallace
847.251.1691
twallace@kpdistrict.org

 

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications
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