Temp Seasonal - Athletics Internship

Full Job Description

The Spokane Parks and Recreation Athletics Department seeks an athletics intern for the Spokane area. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to work part-time (10-20 hours/ week) during the Spring (March- late April) and full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer months (late April – August), however, we can be flexible on start/end dates and hours. This internship includes a flexible schedule, paid professional work experience, and a diverse community sports and recreation experience.

We invite you to apply and join our team!

Requirements

The following Responsibilities and Requirements are functions the individual who holds or desires the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.

As an Athletics Intern, a typical day might include the following:

• Support our office/administration or maintenance crew that maintains our sports complexes. This may include tasks such as:
  • Field preparation.
  • Communicating with teams or individuals via email/phone.
  • Maintaining team rosters or league publications.
  • Distribute, inventory, or prepare sports equipment.
• Assist with special projects as assigned (based on need and your interests).
• Assist with development and planning for future leagues/offerings.
• Supervise adult sports leagues (softball, flag football) or youth flag football.

This internship might be for you if:

• You are a current student pursuing a degree in, athletics, recreation, sports management, community programming, or similar.
• You have the desire to learn new skills, contribute to a fun and welcoming culture, and assume new responsibilities.
• You are dependable, excited about the industry, and want a great summer internship.
• You want to get paid to watch sports.

About Us:

• We currently offer softball, flag football, volleyball, and cornhole leagues. These leagues serve anywhere from 8-200 teams (1,500+ participants) each quarter. Check us out at Recreation - City of Spokane, Washington
• School matters! Your internship coordinator will work with interns to arrange a flexible schedule that accommodates your coursework and internship requirements.
• We challenge and rely on our interns to provide high-quality work, dependability, and superior customer service, and in turn give real-world experience in the sports and recreation industry that adds value to our community.
• We want you to grow and thrive as much as you do. You will be given a wide array of tasks, and we hope you will take ownership and pride in the end result.
• We want to provide an enriching experience - see Basic Internship Objectives below.

Pay Range: $18.00 - $19.50 per hour. Our intern pay is determined based on the internship role (the work you would be doing).

If interested: please reach out to Program Supervisor Carissa Ware at cware@spokanecity.org or (509)625-6208

BASIC INTERNSHIP OBJECTIVES:

1. To provide the student an opportunity to integrate theory and practice in their professional education; to encourage the exchange of contemporary thinking and insights between the internship student and agency personnel.

2. To provide the student an opportunity to promote and broaden their philosophy and understanding of the recreation and leisure services profession.

3. To enable the student to obtain information that can be used as a basis for making choices concerning future jobs, areas of specialization, and further study in their chosen field.

4. To enable the student to realize their strengths and weaknesses.

5. To provide the student an opportunity to gain experience in leadership, supervisory, administrative, and delivery functions within a work environment.

6. To help the student gain an understanding and appreciation of the role, duties, and responsibilities of a recreation and leisure services professional.

7. To provide the student with a wide range of experience, acquainting the student with all phases of the “typical” work setting.

8. To assist the student in future employment by providing professional experience, job contacts, and personal references.

9. To develop a coherent, rational point of view concerning the relationship of recreation to the needs and desires of individuals and groups within the Spokane Community.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must poses a high school diploma or GED.
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status.