Recreation Intern

General Definition of Work
Under supervision of the Parks and Recreation Department, this seasonal position serves as a training ground for undergrad level students enrolled in a parks, recreation, and tourism program (or comparable) with emphasis on becoming a parks and recreation professional. The employee performs skilled and semiskilled activities assigned by their supervisor. This employee should possess good communication, organizational, computer and public relations skills.

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Plan, organize, coordinate and conduct a new special event or programs or “revamp” a current event or program.
• Assume responsibility for current leagues and programs and assist department staff with implementation of these offerings. Create news releases and attractive fliers for the department.
• Spend time in each sector of the department learning job functions and responsibilities. These sectors include: Aquatics, Senior Center, Tourism, Park Maintenance, Recreation, Facilities, and Administration.
• Attend all meetings assigned by the department including: Park Board meetings and City Council meetings.
• Represent the City in a professional manner, including dress, punctuality and enthusiastic participation in the working situation. Must be willing to spend the time to get the job done right, which includes nights and weekends
• Performs other duties and activities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of finances and mathematics; strong telephone communication skills; excellent public relations and organizational skills; skill in use of MS word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Internet Explorer; ability to manage activities; ability to answer incoming phone calls and walk-ins, respond to questions from the public, and direct calls or questions to appropriate personnel; ability to understand and enforce building policies and procedures and monitor building and activities; ability to learn and use Recreation software; progressive decision making, and personal responsibility; ability to be committed to the mission, vision, and strategic direction of the City of Bonner Springs; ability to obey and comply with all City ordinances and policies.

Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED is required. Must be currently enrolled in coursework related to parks and recreation.

Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting and occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a quiet location (e.g. library, private offices).

Special Requirements
None.