Position Overview This position is an internship for a college/university student to acquire knowledge of the mission and programs offered by the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department.
Employment Dates: February 1, 2027 - April 30, 2027 Hours: 15 to 35 per week; 200 total hours minimum for the time frameDuties and Responsibilities
- Design, assist, plan, organize, and facilitate recreation programs for youth and adults the department.
- Handle monetary exchanges and ensure proper receipts and paperwork is completed for every transaction.
- Answer the telephone, respond to questions and forward calls to the proper voicemail.
- Register participants for proper programs and offer to provide information on program areas.
- Walk-through of the facility on a routine basis.
- Exhibit professional conduct at all times as a representative of the department.
- Supervise sports program practices and games.
- Assist with the organization and operation of sport-specific programs.
- Layout, mark, and line sport-specific fields.
- Uphold all departmental policies within the facility.
- Complete accident/incident forms and other paperwork when needed.
- Complete other assigned tasks.
- Complete and return internship paperwork to the university on time.
- Assist with planning and implementation of the Jackson County Special Olympics Spring Games and Young Athletes events.
- Assist in with the solicitation and acquisition of sponsorships for the Jackson County Special Olympics program.
- Facilitate front desk check-ins and membership processing utilizing program software.
- Provide photography for programs and events.
- Assist with the creation of a magazine catalog of annual programs and events for print.
- Perform general administrative duties such as filing, organizing, shredding, drafting emails, updating social medial, community engagement and facility tours.
- Perform facility management duties which may include painting of sport fields, facility upkeep and cleanliness, repairing equipment, organizing storage areas, or landscaping.
- Complete a general introduction to aquatics facility management.
Education and Experience Current college/university student seeking a degree in recreation, sports management or related field.
Licenses or Certifications:
Possession of a valid, State of North Carolina driver’s license to operate Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of County and departmental policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
- Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to assist employees and the general public.
- Ability to adhere to all established safety standards and ensure such standards are not violated.?
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle and various equipment required to perform work.
- Ability to effectively communicate and interact with management, employees, members of the general public and other groups involved in the activities of the County as they relate to the department.