Recreation Department Internship

Recreation Center Intern

Assist Recreation Center staff with daily facility operations and customer service. Greet patrons, answer general questions, and provide information about programs, schedules, memberships, and facility guidelines. Assist with setup, breakdown, and supervision of recreation programs, special events, camps, classes, and community activities. Help maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming environment by inspecting activity areas and reporting safety or maintenance concerns. Assist with recreation equipment and supply inventory, check-out/check-in, organization, and basic upkeep. Support registration, attendance tracking, data entry, filing, and other routine administrative tasks as assigned. Observe and assist staff with facility opening/closing procedures and enforcement of Recreation Center rules and policies. Provide support for youth and adult activities while demonstrating professionalism and positive customer service. Complete assigned projects and other duties that provide exposure to municipal recreation operations.

Preferred Skills: Friendly, dependable, and professional with strong customer-service skills. Ability to communicate effectively with children, adults, coworkers, and the public. Ability to follow instructions, work as part of a team, and take initiative on assigned tasks. Basic computer skills, including email and Microsoft Office or similar programs. Interest in recreation, sports, fitness, event planning, community programming, or public service. Ability to remain attentive to safety and maintain confidentiality when appropriate. Availability to work a flexible schedule that may include some evenings or weekends, depending on programming needs.

Experience and Training: Undergraduate Intern: Must be enrolled or be a recent graduate of an accredited university or college. Classified as an undergraduate student and provide an unofficial transcript and resume. Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Graduate Intern: Must be enrolled or be a recent graduate of an accredited university or college. Classified as a graduate student and provide an unofficial transcript and resume. Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

The City of Cartersville is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected status. Interested in applying? Complete application and email Cover letter, Resume, with Qualifications to: View email address on click.appcast.io.