Title:

Parks and Recreation Specialist

Department:

Parks and Recreation

Major Objectives:

To assist the Parks and Recreation staff in the planning, promotion, organization, implementation and evaluation of Parks and Recreation services and facilities.

Responsibilities:

To research and identify community resources valuable to the formation of a rural recreation program. To maintain contact with volunteers and community organizations to monitor programming efforts.  To assist in the development of procedures relating to the establishment of youth sports leagues; to administer youth sports leagues and assist with county-wide special events as necessary; and to develop specifications for equipment and materials as necessary.  To assist in the development of a program brochure detailing Parks and Recreation services available to the public, and to review and evaluate plans for future Parks and Recreation facilities.

Qualifications:

Leisure Services or Physical Education majors who have completed their sophomore year are preferred.

Training/Preparation:

Intern should be familiar with the principles of Parks and Recreation management or have some previous experience working in a Parks and/or Recreation program.

Time and Place:

Available hours are Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Some weekend and evening hours may be required.  Individual schedules will be arranged with the intern. Minimum commitment of 20 hours per week during an academic semester.