Job Description

Posting number: S18521

Department: Parks, Rec & Cultural Svc

Division: Youth Sports

Job classification: PT Internship

Posting type: Open

Categories: Recreation, Parks and Recreation, Parks, Internship

Summary

SEASONAL - Summer Youth and Adult Sports Internship (PT Internship)

In this position you will support youth and adult sports programs by managing participant registration, recruiting volunteer coaches, assisting with program delivery and league scheduling, maintaining equipment inventory and distribution, and helping participants develop their athletic skills and performance.

This is a seasonal (at-will) 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).

Approximate dates of employment will be February through May 2027. Scheduled hours will vary based on department needs. Total hours worked will not exceed 1,500 annually.

Areal photo of a city park with Garden of the Gods in the distance

As a Youth and Adults Sports Intern, you will:

• 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
• Other duties as assigned

We are looking for candidate who demonstrate:

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Knowledge of basic fundamentals and techniques of various sports, fitness activities, and/or tournaments
• 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 and implement sports division policies and procedures
• Ability to interpret rules and regulations
• Excellent organizational skills

Supplemental information

Please contact Katie McLaughlin at katie.mcalughlin@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.

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