Community Recreation Intern

Community Recreation Intern

Salary

$0.00 Annually

Location

Recreation & Parks, Winston-Salem, NC

Job Type

Internship / Paid

Job Number

08635

Department

Recreation & Parks

Division

Recreation Centers

Opening Date

08/21/2026

Closing Date

9/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
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Description

Under regular supervision in a community-based setting recreation setting. Intern will be involved with over-all program operation in areas of interest related to youth/teen/adult athletics, aquatics, recreation centers, special events, and administration. Community Intern will complete 12 consecutive weeks, 40 hours per week (480 hours total), between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. including occasional weekends. Required hours can changed based on university/college requirements.

Examples of Duties

Oversee or assist with various programs and events offered by the department; work with department supervisors to assist, shadow and/or perform assigned tasks for each division and/or facility within the department/city; Prepare reports and other documents; attend meetings associated with the department; engage in recreation and leisure activities such as athletics, games, socials, outings, camps, after-school, special events, and other organization programs; assist with large special event planning and implementation; submit weekly journals; meetings with supervisor.

Typical Qualifications

• Enrolled in four-year accredited university or college studying parks and recreation, leisure services, sports management, or other related degree
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Completion of minimum 120 hours of fieldwork/practicum
• Valid Drivers License

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• 401a Contribution (employee match not required)
• Bus Pass Program
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Suggestion Program
• Family and Medical Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Group Health Insurance
• Group Dental Insurance
• Jury Duty Leave
• Life/Accidental Death Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Military Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Promotion from Within
• Retirement/Pension Plan (State of NC)
• School Leave
• Shared Leave
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Training
• Vacation Leave
• Wellness Program

The City of Winston-Salems employment practices are guided by federal, state, and local rules and regulations guaranteeing employment opportunities to all persons without regard to and prohibiting discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, political affiliation or beliefs, national origin or handicap, unless a bonafide occupational qualification exists.

01

Do you possess a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you enrolled in four-year accredited university or college studying parks and recreation, leisure services, sports management, or other related degree?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you completed a minimum of 120 hours of fieldwork/practicum?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Winston-Salem

Address P.O. Box 2511

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27102

Phone 336 747 6813

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/winstonsalemnc/default.cfm