Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : 4800 West Copans Road, Coconut Creek, FL
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 2025-06
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 10/28/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
DescriptionGENERAL PURPOSE:The purpose of the Coconut Creek Internship Program is to strengthen relationships between educators and the City of Coconut Creek while assisting students in applying classroom theory in a work environment. The Intern can expect to be assigned duties and responsibilities that are comparable to those performed by full-time, entry level Recreation Programmer employees. Interns will be able to visit and work within all areas of service that the department offers.
Work is performed under close supervision of the Supervisor and Senior Programmer.
SCHEDULE:Must be available to work morning/afternoon/evenings (Monday -Friday), Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and special events. Days/hours are subject to change. Major scheduling emphasis will be placed in the area that most closely parallels the professional goals of the student.
Pay Rate: $15.00/hour Copy of current transcript MUST be included with application in order to verify class standing. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Interns will be exposed to the following areas: recreation & athletic league programming, theater programming, senior center programming, special needs programming, administration, facility maintenance, special events, park ranging & fitness. Depending on the time of the year, Interns will assist with an afterschool program, summer camp and large scale special events
- Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing programs and specialized recreation activities for a variety of ages, including athletic leagues, theater programs, tournaments, fitness programs, after school programs, clinics, and summer day camp
- Interacts and communicates with a variety of groups and individuals including department and City staff, community groups, volunteers, senior citizens, special needs participants and the general public
- Creates press releases, displays & brochures for programs and facilities
- Provides guidance on registration procedures events, and activities
- Provides assistance in setting up recreation classes, leagues, meetings and events
- Handles specific assignment/job task for each City-wide special event
- Ensures the safety of all program, activity and event participants and providers by following City policies and procedures and monitoring participants' activity
- Monitors recreation facilities to ensure security, proper working order of equipment, cleanliness of area and other potential maintenance hazards
- Provides assistance with preparing fields, enforcing park rules and monitoring field and shelter permits
- Receives reviews, prepares and/or submits records and reports that are programmatic and administrative (for example: activity reports, program proposals and evaluations, registration forms, deposit logs, news releases)
Qualifications- Eligible to work in the United States
- Enrolled as a degree-seeking student by an accredited local college or technical school carrying at least a half-time academic course load
- Must have a valid Florida driver's license
- Must have current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and AED certifications (or be able to obtain them before first day of employment)
- Must maintain an active status as student throughout internship
- Must have an overall GPA of at least 2.5
- Must be in good academic standing
- Must attach current official or unofficial transcript to be included with online application
- Must submit a resume and cover letter to be included with online application
Supplemental InformationPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 80 pounds). Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of another person and/or use of proper techniques and moving equipment. Tasks may involve some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station and extended periods of time standing and/or walking.
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:Tasks are regularly performed inside and/or outside with potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes and/or poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature, and noise extremes, machinery and/or moving vehicles, vibrations, electric currents, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, gases or chemicals, oils and other cutting fluids, violence and/or disease, or pathogenic substances.
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity. Some tasks may involve identifying and distinguishing colors.
APPLICANT SELECTED FOR HIRE MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS PHYSICAL DRUG TESTING AND BACKGROUND CHECK This is a temporary position with no benefits.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
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Do you have a valid Florida Driver's License?
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Which semester(s) are you available to work as an intern? (Please select all that apply):
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
- Winter
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How would this internship be relevant and beneficial for your course of study and career? Please explain:
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Are you eligible to work in the United States?
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I understand that I must maintain an active status as a student throughout the internship.
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What is your current class standing/level?
- College Freshman (typically up to 30 credits)
- College Sophomore (typically 31-60 credits)
- College Junior (typically 61-90 credits)
- College Senior (typically 90+ credits)
- Graduate Student
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Are you enrolled as a degree-seeking student by an accredited local college or technical school carrying at least a half-time academic course load?
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A resume, cover letter and current unofficial or official college transcript must be attached with the online application. Have you attached the necessary documents?
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Do you have at least a 2.5 overall GPA?
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Please list the degree concentration you are currently seeking.
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I understand that I am responsible for notifying Human Resources if my class standing/level changes such that I am eligible for a different pay rate, and I understand failing to do so in a timely manner may make me ineligible for a retroactive pay change.
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What is your anticipated graduation date? Please include Month/Year
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Do you have currently have valid CPR and AED certifications?
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If you answered no to question #14, are you able to obtain the required CPR and AED certifications prior to your first day of employment?
- Yes
- No
- Not Applicable ( I have both CPR and AED certifications)
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Required Documentation: I understand that I am required to submit the following documentation to the City of Coconut Creek for my application to be considered complete:
*Copy of proof of highest education level(e.g., High School Diploma/GED, College transcript or degree, etc.)
*Copy of required licenses/certifications
*Copy of DD214 (if claiming Veterans Preference)
Note to Applicant: Electronic copies of required documents may be attached to your online application. If electronic copies are not available, required documents must be hand-delivered or mailed to the City of Coconut Creek Human Resources Department at 4800 W. Copans Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073, or faxed to 954/956-1523 within 1 business day of submitting your application. Applications without the necessary accompanying documents will be considered incomplete.
- I understand that failure to submit required documentation is reason for disqualification from consideration for employment.
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I understand and meet all of the requirements of the position (including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical requirements), and I am able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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