Recreation Intern - Summer 2026
About The Position
The West Fargo Park District is seeking a motivated Recreation Intern who is eager to gain hands-on experience in the field of parks and recreation. If you are enthusiastic about working with community programs, events, and recreational activities, this internship will provide valuable insight and experience to further your career in recreation management. The Recreation Internship is designed to offer students professional experience while working directly on recreation programs, community events, and office operations. This role involves a variety of tasks, from coordinating programs and managing budgets to assisting with special events and providing customer service.
Requirements
- Education : Currently pursuing a degree in Recreation, Sports Management, or a related field.
- Customer Service Skills : Strong commitment to providing excellent customer service to community members of all ages.
- Teamwork and Leadership : Ability to work independently and cooperatively within a team and demonstrate leadership in various tasks.
- Computer Proficiency : Familiar with Microsoft Windows-based programs and comfortable using technology in a fast-paced setting.
- Time Management : Effective in managing time, multitasking, and completing tasks promptly.
- Work Ethic : Strong determination to meet goals, with a proactive and self-motivated approach.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with event planning or program coordination is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Program Coordination : Assist in planning and coordinating recreational leagues, programs, and activities for youth and adults. Must learn and effectively utilize ActiveNet, our registration software, to manage and coordinate programs.
- Event Planning : Support the planning and execution of community events, including setup, teardown, and overall event coordination.
- Staff Supervision : Gain experience in supervising program staff, volunteers, and event operations.
- Program Coordination: Plan, organize, and lead staff and participants during youth and adult recreation activities.
- Budgeting : Participate in budget creation and financial tracking for various events and programs.
- Office Support : Perform administrative tasks such as data entry, scheduling, answering phones and customer service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
