Seasonal Summer Camp Intern

Are you currently pursuing a degree in Recreation Administration or Sports & Leisure Studies? Are you interested in expanding your knowledge and experience in summer camps? Do you want to work with a dynamic and experienced Recreation Team that values innovation, training and growth? Then look no further for the perfect internship for you!

The purpose of the Camp Internship is to provide you with professional development and experience in the fields of recreation and summer camps. Ideally, the Camps Intern works an average of 15-20 hours per week in April and May, and 35-40 hours per week in June, July, and August. The successful candidate will be required to work some evening and weekend hours as needed or assigned. On occasion, the Camp Intern may be asked to serve at our camps in a Camp Counselor role (as-needed).
 
Intern Pay Structure
Undergraduate Freshman: $15.00/hour
Undergraduate Sophomore: $15.50/hour
Undergraduate Junior: $16.00/hour
Undergraduate Senior: $16.50/hour
First Year Graduate Student: $17.50/hour
Second Year Graduate Student: $19.00/hour

It's a Great Job...But Wait! There's More!

• Refer a Friend Bonus Program ($50 per successful employee referral)
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS) enrollment and contributions
• Potential Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• 20% discount on classes and free textbooks at Franklin University
• Fostering Internal Talent (FIT) Program offering incentives, training and team building
• Discounts on classes and memberships at the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC)
• The City maintains the cost of team member certifications and training time is paid ($40.00-$100.00 value). All certifications achieved belong to the team member.
• Employee recognition and appreciation events throughout the summer
• Discounted/free employee participation in select City events (Memorial Golf Tournament, Dublin Irish Festival, etc.)
• Career mapping and growth opportunities

Examples of duties include, but are not limited to:

• Office work such as maintaining records, filing, copying, preparing outgoing mail and database management
• Assist with coordinating the Library Program for summer camps
• Creation of flyers and literature for distribution to the public promoting camps programs, events, seasonal staffing and employment opportunities
• Assist Camps Program Coordinator with camp logistics: shopping for programming supplies, preparing materials for camp locations, staff training, weekly newsletters, camper photos and more
• Assist with employee certificate maintenance
• Attend Recreation Department and Preschool, Youth & Teen team meetings
• Assist with office management and organization
• Assist with Camp Moving Day and end of season camp closures
• Additional assignments may also include assisting various staff with the daily operations of recreational programs

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Recreation Administration, Sports & Leisure Studies, Outdoor Education or a related field
• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Availability to work 15-20 hours per week April-May & 35-40 hours per week June-August
• Ability to work in-person in Dublin, Ohio (no remote opportunities available)
• Ability to work independently
• Previous experience in a recreation or sports related environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of college course work in recreation, education, or related field OR two or more years work experience in a recreation related field
• Interest in and a strong basic knowledge of camp and/or recreation programs
• Experience managing or working with students in any setting

Other Requirements

• Attend staff meetings and trainings
• Regular, predictable and punctual attendance
• Ability to develop positive relationships with people from different backgrounds
• Evaluate camp program and environment and provide input to support staff and supervisors
• Abide by mandatory reporting policies as described in the staff manual
• Accept other responsibilities deemed necessary by your supervisor in order to ensure quality service to all campers
• Perform duties assigned to the best of your ability and with a positive attitude

Core Competencies

Approachability: Is easy to approach and talk to; spends the extra effort to put others at ease; can be warm, pleasant, and gracious; is sensitive to and patient with the interpersonal anxieties of others; builds rapport well; is a good listener; is an early knower, getting informal and incomplete information in time to do something about it.

Flexibility: Adjusts to short-term changing environment as changes arrive, quickly and calmly; deals with unexpected problems or tasks effectively.
 
Time Management: Makes decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure; able to make a quick decision.  
 
Planning: Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results.
 
Creativity: Comes up with of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.

Supplemental Information: All positions within this job classification have been designated as Casual in nature and all employees serving in such positions are considered to be Casual Employees. Casual employees serve strictly at the pleasure of the City and their employment may be terminated at any time for any reason, with or without cause.

THE CITY OF DUBLIN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Dublin is committed to establishing and maintaining an inclusive and equitable community. We work to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We actively celebrate colleagues’ differences, support them through their careers with us, and prohibit discrimination and harassment. We strive to ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities that allow individuals and groups to feel safe, respected, motivated, and valued. Creating a culture of equity and belonging helps to ensure we meet the needs of all residents, visitors, and City of Dublin employees.