Parks, Recreation, & Culture Intern (Seasonal)

This position works part-time in March/April 2025 and full-time from May through early August 2026.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Sundays 6 - 8:30pm and some evenings and weekends. Hours vary depending on events schedule.

GENERAL NATURE OF WORK: This is administrative work in assisting with the recreational activities and programs in the Parks Recreation and Culture Division. An employee in this class is responsible for a variety of recreation program related tasks. Duties are performed under the direction of the Recreation Program Supervisor Division of Parks Recreation and Culture.

EQUIPMENT & JOB LOCATION: This position requires general knowledge of office and recreation equipment including: personal computer telephone general office equipment and transportation vehicles. The primary work site is the Municipal Maintenance Facility and the Citys recreation facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in all positions in this class.

• Performs tasks and duties as set forth by contract with the interns college or university.
• Supervises seasonal sports such as adult soccer adult softball and youth T-ball leagues.
• Handles administrative duties related to recreation programs and special events such as coordinating with vendors and planning and preparing activities.
• Facilitates youth sports camps and specialty camps such as preparing rosters taking photos communicating with instructors and opening facilities.
• Supervises seasonal sports such as adult soccer adult softball and youth t-ball leagues.
• Responds to requests for recreation information; answers questions and provides necessary information; enrolls individuals in activities classes and programs.
• Assumes the duties of the Sports Management Intern in his/her absence.
• Works special events such as Fourth of July summer concert series and Party in Your Park.
• Assists Camp Director in miscellaneous administrative duties related to Summer Day Camps.
• Creates and distributes flyers and markets programs and events.

ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Responds to complaints from citizens.
• Performs clerical duties as necessary including typing filing copying answering telephones and bookkeeping.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials fellow employees other city employees and the general public.
• General knowledge of park administration and recreational programs.
• General knowledge of the occupational hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.
• Skill in dealing firmly tactfully and courteously with the general public.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to work under the direction of the Recreation Program Supervisor.
• Comfortable with public speaking such as making announcements in front of a crowd.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks within deadlines.

DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be enrolled at an accredited college or university working towards a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree inrecreation administration or a related field during their employment with the City of Beavercreek.
• Coursework preparation in related fields such as statistics marketing program evaluation personnel management sports management and special events programming.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must maintain a valid Ohio Drivers License.
• Ability to work other than normal working hours and to work various shifts as necessary.

Required Experience:

Intern