Community Programs Professional Intern

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Job Category:
University Staff

Employment Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:
Recreation Program Coordinator

Job Summary:

This position will assist in the planning, administration, student supervision, and operations to support Recreation & Wellbeing (Rec Well) Community Programs Department. Academic Year programs include single-day camps, swim lessons, American Red Cross courses, and ice skate lessons. Rec Well Summer Camp serves children ages 5-14 in a 9-week summer day camp program.


The candidate in this role must maintain compliance with all federal, state, campus, and divisional youth protection policies, including completion of mandatory trainings, a Criminal Background Check and National Sex Offender Registry check.


Specific responsibilities will be determined in conjunction with the successful candidate.

• Support daily operations of several program areas, such as swim lessons, American Red Cross programs, and Learn to Skate lessons for youth and adults.

• Assist in the planning and improvement of the Rec Well Summer Camp Program.

• May hire, train, and supervise Student Lead staff.

• Coordinate program communication efforts through email service account(s) and phone calls.

• Develop Summer 2027 Camp Themes and Field Trips.

• Assist in management of registration software.

• Hire, train, and assist in the supervision of Camp Supervisors and Counselors.

• Assist in budget development and tracking.

• Other duties as assigned.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Engages in the Rec Well professional internship development curriculum, all staff meetings, divisional committees, and other professional development responsibilities and opportunities.

• Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised operational policies and procedures

• Develops targeted communication plans and materials based on established goals

• Prepares and monitors budgets and purchases expenditures as needed

• Coordinates logistics for events and programs

• Assists in implementing the staffing resource allocation plan including hiring, training, and supervision

Department:

Community Programs

Compensation:

$22.50/Hour

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 9am-4pm. Some nights and weekends. Times will vary by day and there is flexibility. Average of 30 hours per week


Job Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to provide high quality customer service and clearly answer program inquiries through verbal or written communication
  
  
  Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) or similar software
  
  
  Experience with recreation program administration and/or events
  
  
  Experience supervising, leading, or managing staff or peers is preferred
  
  
  Previous experience in youth programs, such as summer camp or after-school programs is preferred

Academic Professional Internship Information:

• Internships are limited-time employments lasting 9 months or 1,040 total hours

• Internship dates are approximate and will run mid-August 2026 to May 2027

Education:

• HS Diploma - Required

• Bachelor's Degree - Achieve or advancing towards Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.

How to Apply:

As part of the application process, you will be required to upload a current resume and cover letter.

Priority Deadline:

The deadline for assuring full consideration is May 10, 2026; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Contact Information:

Madelyn Johnson, View email address on click.appcast.io

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