Recreation Entertainment Intern (Summer 2027)

Nemacolin•Wharton Township, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Bring recreation and entertainment to life at Nemacolin while building the confidence and practical skills to turn your passion into a career. As a Recreation Entertainment Intern, you will gain hands-on experience creating interactive programming, facilitating activities, and engaging guests and members across The Peak and the resort’s expansive 2,200-acre recreational division. This paid, 12-week internship places you in a Forbes- and AAA-rated luxury environment where you will work alongside experienced recreation professionals, develop polished hosting and hospitality skills, 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
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
Fluency in English and strong verbal communication skills required
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

Nice To Haves

Previous recreation and customer service experience preferred

Responsibilities

Create energetic poolside experiences by engaging guests, facilitating interactive entertainment, and fostering an atmosphere that encourages participation, connection, and fun.
Develop engaging recreational programming through gameshow-style programming, recreational events, and other interactive experiences.
Create memorable member experiences by collaborating with the Membership Team to bring activity programming and exclusive events to life for the resort’s membership community.
Provide versatile entertainment experiences through exposure to a range of recreational offerings, including cosmic bowling, axe throwing, the ropes course, indoor gymnasium, virtual reality simulations, and additional activities.
Build a stronger foundation for your future career by applying academic knowledge to real-world recreation and hospitality operations while completing an experiential project centered on an internship-specific learning objective.