Recreation Assistant - Intern

Position Open Until Filled.

Job Title:        Recreation Assistant/Intern    

Department:   Parks, Recreation & Forestry

Reports to:     Recreation Manager

FLSA Status:  Non-exempt   

Grade:             B  

Union Code:    None

Job Summary

Work with the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department staff to complete tasks, lead programs and events, attend meetings, and assist in certain divisions within the department while gaining well-rounded experience through the assigned responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Declared major/minor within the parks & recreation leisure services, physical education or related field of study or other related degree, with an approved educational institution.
• Valid driver’s License.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with recreation programming.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
• Experience in using social media

Major Duties-(Essential Function)

• Oversee and assist with various programs and events offered by the department which include but are not limited to youth programming, adult programming, special events, and nature programming.
• Create, oversee, and implement a new program/event in the intern’s division of choice as it fits the department’s needs and budget.
• Work with department supervisors to perform assigned tasks for each division and/or facility within the department.  
• Prepare reports and other documents such as activity reports, promotional materials, and agenda items.  
• Attend meetings associated with the department and affiliated groups; including, department staff meetings, and trainings. 
• Maintain a work schedule that fits the department’s programs, events, and meeting needs.
• Establish and maintain cooperative planning and working relationships with other public and volunteer community agencies.
• Achieve public relations objectives through speaking engagements and the use of media.
• Shall perform other duties as assigned by the Recreation Manager or designated supervisor.

Physical Demands/Work Environment (Essential Function)

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee will frequently stand, walk, talk, hear, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and smell.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• This position is performed indoors and outdoors, possibly in adverse weather conditions. 
• Employee must be capable of operating miscellaneous office and other equipment relative to this position, including but not limited to: personal computer, copier, motor vehicles, recreation equipment, communication equipment, and related items.

Mental Complexity/Interpersonal Contacts (Essential Function)

• Ability to communicate verbally with children, adults, and co-workers
• Required to present a positive and professional image and appropriately represent the City of Brookings.
• Must ensure the safety of patrons by implementing safety protocols and responding to emergencies. 
• Primarily works with others

Pre-employment Screening

Pre-employment screening may include, but are not limited to, the following:  references, criminal background, credit history, drug and alcohol screening, medical history questionnaire, and pre-employment physical.