Summer 2026 Recreation Internship
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Job Location:
Urbandale, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary Description
The City of Urbandale is looking for a proactive hands-on Recreation Intern for the summer 2026 season. Working closely with the Recreation Department leadership team you will gain practical experience in program development administrative support and community engagement within a dynamic municipal environment. This internship provides a unique real-world opportunity to enhance your skills in event coordination public engagement and recreation program planning.
This temporary internship is available to undergraduate or graduate students 21 years or older who are pursuing a degree in recreation leisure services sports management or a related field. The internship runs from mid-May through mid-August 2026 and offers flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday with occasional opportunities to support evening or weekend events.
Routine Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a special project from beginning to end using all elements of program planning to successfully complete the project.
- Assist as needed in the office developing phone etiquette filing record keeping and answering customer inquiries.
- Assist with public relations and promotions of department programs and activities including press releases coordinating media coverage developing customer friendly operating procedures designing program fliers and elements of program marketing and assisting with developing the seasonal program guide.
- Create and implement three new programs for varying age groups to be offered in the seasonal program guide.
- Attend board meetings staff meetings and council meetings. Review budget procedures contract management and other administrative duties.
- Assist with personnel functions (hiring training payroll supervision volunteer recruitment scheduling and evaluation).
- Assist with recreation programs (development coordination scheduling supervision and customer satisfaction). Programming includes preschool youth and adult social and cultural activities adult sport leagues aquatics senior citizen activities and special events.
- Implement new programs and activities for the staff Wellness program. Attend City and School District Wellness Committee meetings set up agendas etc.
Typical Qualifications
- Must be an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in recreation leisure services sports management or related field.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have a valid Drivers License.
Supplemental Information
There is one (1) opening available for the 2026 internship.This opportunity will be posted until filled.
For more information please contact Chris Barkema Recreation Coordinator at or via email at .
Post-offer/pre-employment reference checks background/motor vehicle report check and drug screening are required.
Candidates will receive notifications via email from (NEOGOV). Please apply using an active email address that you check often and consider enabling text alerts to stay informed.
The City of Urbandale is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact the Human Resources Department at or prior to the application deadline.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
