Recreation and Park Intern - Winter

The Town of Ocean City, MD; Ocean City (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Ocean City is seeking a Recreation Program Assistant to support day-to-day operations of youth and adult programs. You will help plan, market, hire and supervise staff, handle registrations and program logistics, and provide excellent customer service.

The role includes evenings, weekends and holidays as required. Forty hours per week from November to January (up to 10 weeks) at $15.00 per hour. Driving record, drug test and background check required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation or Parks or related field preferred.
• CPR and Basic First Aid Certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, implementation and evaluation of youth and adult sports leagues.
• Assist with preparation, implementation and evaluation of tournaments.
• Provide facility coverage and supervision during irregular hours.
• Assist with registration and paperwork for programs, camps, leagues, and events.
• Provide customer service including answering phones and registrations.
• Propose and help implement new recreation programs.

Skills

Customer service

Staff supervision

Time management

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation or Parks (preferred)

CPR and Basic First Aid Certification (preferred)

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Rec-Trac

Job description

SUMMARY

This position will assist Recreation Program staff in the day to day running of recreational programs for all ages. Run a sampling of programs from start to finish including set up, marketing, hiring and supervision of staff. Assisting with the supervision, registration, paper work related to programs, camps, leagues, special events and other programs as assigned. Customer service including answering phones, taking registration, and fielding questions. Schedule includes some evenings, weekends and holidays.

Forty hours per week November - January (up to 10 weeks), $15.00 per hour, no housing provided. Driving record, drug test and background check required.

Additional questions, please email Anna Paterson, Recreation Manager at [e-mail] or Travis Davey, Recreation Manager at [e-mail]

Town of Ocean City

200 125th Street

Ocean City, Maryland 21842

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists with preparation, implementation and evaluation of youth and adult sports leagues.
• Assistance with preparation, implementation and evaluation of tournaments.
• Provides facility coverage, covering the facility during irregular business hours.
• Assists with the supervision, registration, paperwork related to programs, camps, leagues, movies and other programs as assigned.
• Customer service including answering phones, taking registration, fielding questions, etc.
• Proposal of new recreation program, including planning, budget preparation, implementing and evaluation.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises 1 to 4 part time scorekeepers, officials, activity assistants. Ensuring that duties are carried out in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be able to think and act quickly and remain calm under emergency situations. Must be able to make decisions promptly and work unsupervised. Must have working knowledge of computers and be comfortable learning new software applications.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor’s degree or working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation or Parks or related field preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Current CPR and Basic First Aid Certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with computer programs including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Rec-Trac.
• Forty hours per week November - January (up to 10 weeks), $15.00 per hour, no housing provided.
• Driving record, drug test and background check required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, and percentages. Ability to add; subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, run, sit, and climb or balance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to precarious places; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; water; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.