Salary Range
Interns receive a weekly paid stipend of $400
Job Description
Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission
Parks and Recreation Intern Job Description
Objective: Motivated student seeking an internship to gain hands-on experience in community programming, facility operations, event coordination, and public service while developing professional skills in recreation management and customer engagement.
Hours: 40 hours per week; must equal to a minimum of 400 hours over 10 weeks
Compensation: Interns receive a weekly paid stipend of $400
Supervisor: Operations Superintendent
Program Eligibility & Submission:
- Applicants must have completed at least one year of post-secondary education; dual enrollment during high school years will not be counted toward the one-year completion requirement
- Students enrolled in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management or a related field
- Complete an internship application
- Two letters of recommendation
- Interview with Operations Superintendent and Park Directors
Responsibilities:
- Assist with daily park operations, including phone and email communication
- Provide excellent customer service to patrons, participants, and staff
- Utilize recreation management software for registrations, scheduling, and recordkeeping
- Create and manage program registration forms and participant information
- Assist in planning, organizing, and administering youth and adult leagues
- Recruit, support, and communicate with volunteer coaches
- Help coordinate and lead coaches’ meetings, player clinics, and draft events
- Develop and maintain practice and game schedules
- Order, inventory, and distribute program equipment
- Stock, operate, and manage concession stand operations
- Respond professionally to patron concerns
- Assist with planning, promoting, and executing special events
- Support budget development, tracking, and basic financial reporting
- Assist with sponsorship outreach and community partnerships
- Help maintain parks, fields, and facilities to ensure safety and cleanliness
- Design and update marketing materials, including flyers and digital content
- Assist the IT/IS department with basic hardware and software support
- Work with the accounting department on accounts payable, reporting, and budget review
Qualifications:
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to work with diverse populations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Basic administrative and technical skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Strong listening skills and attention to detail
- Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging or high‑pressure situations
- Creativity and initiative in promoting programs, leagues, and special events
- Previous parks and recreation or related experience preferred
