Recreation Coordinator Intern (Summer 2027)

Nemacolin•Wharton Township, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Explore the many facets of recreation at Nemacolin while building practical skills in luxury hospitality and guest experience. As a Recreation Coordinator Intern, you will gain hands-on exposure to The Peak, the resort’s recreational division, and its expansive 2,200-acre property, from high-adventure experiences and indoor entertainment to year-round pool operations. This paid, 12-week internship places you in a Forbes- and AAA-rated environment where you will learn from experienced recreation professionals, develop the confidence to lead in an active guest-facing setting, and connect your academic experience to a future in recreation and tourism management.

Requirements

High school diploma required
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a bachelor’s degree program in parks and recreation, hospitality management, sports management, or a related discipline
Minimum 3.0 GPA, with upperclassman status preferred, particularly for students seeking to fulfill experiential educational requirements during their junior or senior year
Previous recreation and customer service experience preferred
Commitment to completing a consecutive 12-week internship, as required by the intern rotation
Continuous authorization to work in the U.S. for the duration of the internship
Ability to work varied hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, while maintaining the energy, physical stamina, and composure required in an active, guest-facing environment
Ability to stand for up to eight hours at a time and remain effective in high-pressure situations
Fluency in English required

Responsibilities

Gain hands-on exposure to The Peak and the broader recreational division, learning how engaging, safe, and thoughtful service brings each experience to life.
Gain versatile recreation expertise through exposure to high-adventure offerings, including zip-lining, belaying, the high ropes challenge course, and Jeep off-roading.
Learn the operations behind indoor entertainment experiences such as the indoor gymnasium, virtual reality simulation, laser tag, cosmic bowling, and axe throwing.
Gain year-round recreation knowledge through exposure to outdoor pool operations and the seasonal considerations of continuous recreation programming.
Develop awareness, communication, and composure needed to support guests in a fast-paced recreational environment.
Apply classroom concepts to real-world recreation and hospitality operations while completing an experiential project centered on an internship-specific learning objective.