Summer Recreation Intern: Camp Leadership & Programs

Kenilworth Park District; Kenilworth (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenilworth Park District is offering a paid Summer Recreation Internship designed for students pursuing a degree in Recreation or related fields. The internship runs 8–10 weeks with an expected 25–30 hours per week, offering hands-on experience in district operations, including camps, programming, and budgeting.

Interns will be supervised by the Recreation Supervisor and Director of Recreation and Facilities.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student pursuing a degree in recreation or a related field.
• Internship may count toward Master's degree requirements for relevant programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage personnel and program schedules and assist with events.
• Attend staff meetings and assist with summer camp planning.
• Learn and operate recreation registration software.
• Assist with budgeting and day-to-day planning.
• Prepare reports for the Director and maintain paperwork.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Leadership

Communication

Education

Pursuing bachelor's degree in Recreation or related field

Pursuing master's in Recreation or Public Administration

Tools

Registration software

MS Office

Job description

Kenilworth Park District is offering a paid Summer Recreation Internship designed for students pursuing a degree in Recreation or related fields. The internship runs 8–10 weeks with an expected 25–30 hours per week, offering hands-on experience in district operations, including camps, programming, and budgeting.

Interns will be supervised by the Recreation Supervisor and Director of Recreation and Facilities.