Internship - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services -Summer 2024

City of Colorado Springs
Colorado, CO Other
POSTED ON 5/25/2024 CLOSED ON 6/23/2024

Job Posting for Internship - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services -Summer 2024 at City of Colorado Springs

Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Internship

In this internship position, you will support the Youth and Adult Sports office with a variety of administrative and planning duties.


This is a seasonal (atwill) position with benefits limited to those required by applicable state and federal laws, which include Worker's Compensation, Medicare, Unemployment Insurance, and PERA (Public Employees' Retirement Association).
 
 
Anticipated dates of employment will be from Mid-May to Mid-August and Normal work hours will be between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with other potential weeknight hours Monday – Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, as well as 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., on some Saturdays for football. Total hours worked not to exceed 1,500 annually.

Essential Functions- the basic job duties an employee must be able to perform
  • Assist with registration processes for both youth and adult sports
  • Assist in volunteer coaching recruitment via phone and email
  • Provide support for programs by observing, assisting, leading, and planning
  • Assist in completing league scheduling
  • Assist with documenting and updating equipment inventories
  • Assist with equipment distribution to teams and coaches
  • Develop the participant’s performance skills
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
  • Knowledge of basic fundamentals and techniques of various sports, fitness activities, and/or tournaments
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
  • Ability to instruct or lead individuals/groups
  • Ability to work and communicate in a team-oriented environment
  • Ability to assist in the operation and control of organized recreation activities.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employee’s participants and the public
  • Ability to take the initiative in asking questions, performing tasks, and in leading and supervising participants, as appropriate
  • Ability to become familiar with and implement sports division policies and procedures
  • Ability to interpret rules and regulations
  • Excellent organizational skills


  • Be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

The City of Colorado Springs does not provide monetary support for relocation or housing assistance to interns. 

If selected for an interview, enrollment shall be verified by providing proof of enrollment and academic good-standing from the university or college prior to the interview.

For more information about internships, including a link to the job posting, visit: 
http://coloradosprings.gov/internships.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the United States.


Apply to Join Our Team
 
  • Please visit Colorado Springs Jobs and click on ‘Apply for a City Career’ > ‘City Career Postings – Apply Now’ button to complete an online application. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a NEOGOV/governmentjobs.com user ID and password).
  • Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources (HR) in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.
  • Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
  • Our NEOGOV application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position’s closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.
The City's job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the website.
 
 You can view the status of your application here.
 
 To be notified of future career opportunities, go to coloradosprings.gov/jic
 
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 Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees’ unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.

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