Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Parks and Recreation Coordinator, this position is responsible for supervising summer recreational activities, facility scheduling, administrative duties, and developing new recreational offerings for the City of Rogers. This position will also provide excellent customer services to all city clients and the public. This is a 12 week paid internship starting approximately May 19 and ending August 7. The rate of $9.59 an hour will be paid to the selected candidate. The chosen candidate must be available for the entire time frame.

Scope of Responsibility:

• Supervises personnel and summer recreational activities for the City of Rogers Recreation Department which includes but not limited to Playgrounds, Evenings in the Park, Special Events, Adult Softball, Learn to Skate, and Summer Nights Drop N Play.
• Manage logistics to a community wide survey.
• Assist with donations and sponsorship for city recreation programs.
• Develops good relationships with youth athletic association members, local community members, and District #728 staff.
• Assist with facility scheduling and data entry.
• Assist with planning new innovative ideas and proposals for recreational programs.
• Assist in other special projects as seen fit by Recreation Coordinator.
• Perform regular day-to-day administrative activities.
• Follows up on user's concerns to assure that difficulties are kept to a minimum.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrolled as undergraduate in Recreation, Park, and Leisure Studies or related field needing to fulfill internship requirements for graduation.
• Previous experience in recreation programming, computer experience, event management, good oral and written communication skills, Class D Minnesota Drivers License.

Some requirements in this job description may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required. To perform this job successfully, the worker must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. The City Council retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.

Selection Guidelines:

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

An Application for Employment must be completed. Resumes may be included, but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed city application.

Friday April 2, 2010 or until filled.  Please send applications attention: