About This Role
This internship strengthens relationships between educators and the City of Coconut Creek while assisting students in applying classroom theory in a work environment. The Intern can expect to be assigned duties and responsibilities comparable to those performed by full-time, entry-level Recreation Programmer employees. Interns will be able to visit and work within all areas of service that the department offers.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing programs and specialized recreation activities for a variety of ages, including athletic leagues, theater programs, tournaments, fitness programs, after-school programs, clinics, and summer day camp
- Interact and communicate with a variety of groups and individuals including department and City staff, community groups, volunteers, senior citizens, special needs participants, and the general public
- Create press releases, displays, and brochures for programs and facilities
- Provide guidance on registration procedures, events, and activities
- Provide assistance in setting up recreation classes, leagues, meetings, and events
- Handle specific assignments/job tasks for each City-wide special event
- Ensure the safety of all program, activity, and event participants and providers by following City policies and procedures and monitoring participants' activity
- Monitor recreation facilities to ensure security, proper working order of equipment, cleanliness of area, and other potential maintenance hazards
- Provide assistance with preparing fields, enforcing park rules, and monitoring field and shelter permits
- Receive, review, prepare, and/or submit programmatic and administrative records and reports (for example: activity reports, program proposals and evaluations, registration forms, deposit logs, news releases)
Requirements
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Enrolled as a degree-seeking student by an accredited local college or technical school carrying at least a half-time academic course load
- Valid Florida driver's license
- Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and AED certifications (or be able to obtain them before the first day of employment)
- Maintain active student status throughout the internship
- Overall GPA of at least 2.5
- Good academic standing
- Attach current official or unofficial transcript to be included with the online application
- Submit a resume and cover letter to be included with the online application
- Successfully pass physical drug testing and background check
Important Details
- Schedule: morning/afternoon/evenings (Monday -Friday), Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and special events; days/hours are subject to change; major scheduling emphasis will be placed in the area that most closely parallels the professional goals of the student
