Recreation Programs Internship

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title
Recreation Programs Internship

Department
Campus Recreation

Type of Work Study
Graduate, Federal, Institutional

Building/Office Location
HC
- A.

D. Albright Health Center

Work Schedule

Internship General Information

• NKU Students only
• Interns will be paid hourly for 15-25 hours a week per semester (depending on the number of credit hours their internship class is).
• Internships may be eligible for curriculum credit, depending on program requirements.
• Internships are for the duration of 2 semesters (Spring, Summer, or Fall)

Job Description

Campus Recreation Internship
(Can receive credit hours for School of Sports Business & Event Management)

Primary Responsibilities

The Programs Intern is responsible for assisting the Programs team comprised of the Assistant Director of Programs, the Fitness Coordinator, and the Intramural and Sport Coordinator. They will help with the oversight of the Campus Recreation Center and the Intramural Complex.

Program Operations

• Lead daily operation procedures with fitness and sports staff.

• Plan, facilitate, and evaluate fitness and sport-related programs.

• Maintain Program Equipment and Inventory including Storage areas.

• Assess and respond to equipment issues.

• Create end-of-shift reports.

• Assist with setup/teardown of daily and special event programs.

• Assist with safety monitoring of the recreational areas.

• Clean and maintain recreational equipment.

• Assist with leading staff meetings.

• Obtain CPR certification.

• Duties as assigned.

Facility Management

• Communicate issues and best practices within the policies and procedures standard.

• Train staff on the daily task list.

• Perform tasks with IM and Fitness staff by ensuring daily goals are met.

• File daily staff reports.

• Aid in the creation of new training procedures.

• Assist with administrative office staff duties.

• Duties as assigned.

Email Communications

• Create and send bi-weekly emails to Campus Recreation Staff.

• Anticipate upcoming events, including news, university updates, and weather updates.

• Review daily reports (incident, facilities, and accident).

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be responsible and reliable.

• Must have creative ideas in programs and services to numerous demographics.

• Experience in Google Docs, Microsoft Office, and Group Me.

• Attention to detail.

• Great time management skills.

• Ability to work independently and within team dynamic.

Application Process:

All applicants must apply online via the NKU online employment site at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu. Applicants will be required to upload the following:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Please direct any questions to Brittany Hernandez hernandezb6 Any candidate offered this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

Minimum Education
Some College

Pay Rate
$10.00/hr bi-weekly

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number

Job Open Date
07/15/2025

Job Close Date

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