Intern Responsibilities:
Responsible for the supervision of recreation activities for various Parks and Recreation Department programs, facilities and events under the direction of a department supervisor. Assist with planning, organizing and implementing recreation programs.
• Meet and greet the public and serve customers
• Ensure and instruct patrons in the proper use of all equipment, supplies, and facilities.
• Provide responsible safety measures and adequate supervision of patrons during indoor and outdoor recreational activities.
• Inspect all equipment and supplies used daily and report any needed repairs to the Recreation Supervisor.
• Teach and enforce all rules and regulations of activities, games and /or facility. Conduct all disciplinary procedures in a timely manner, making a reasonable effort to contact an on-duty Recreation Supervisor and parents/guardians of the patron if s/he is a minor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Required: Experience working with youth and people of diverse backgrounds. Available to work weekends and evenings. Ability to work with only general direction and with minimal supervision. Excellent interpersonal skills. Expected work hours will be 19 hours/week on average. (Morning or afternoon shifts)
• Meet and greet the public and serve customers
• Ensure and instruct patrons in the proper use of all equipment, supplies, and facilities.
• Provide responsible safety measures and adequate supervision of patrons during indoor and outdoor recreational activities.
• Inspect all equipment and supplies used daily and report any needed repairs to the Recreation Supervisor.
• Teach and enforce all rules and regulations of activities, games and /or facility. Conduct all disciplinary procedures in a timely manner, making a reasonable effort to contact an on-duty Recreation Supervisor and parents/guardians of the patron if s/he is a minor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Required: Experience working with youth and people of diverse backgrounds. Available to work weekends and evenings. Ability to work with only general direction and with minimal supervision. Excellent interpersonal skills. Expected work hours will be 19 hours/week on average. (Morning or afternoon shifts)
Benefits and Opportunities: Pay ($8.50) The internship does not provide for room and board as it is in town. It allows the intern to learn about the different sporting events that attract tourists to town. There are several opportunities for interns to help in preparing for events. It allows the intern to meet people from all over Texas and make connections.