Parks and Recreation Intern-Lifeguard/Attractions
Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation, Medora, ND, United States
Parks & Recreation Intern
The Parks & Recreation Intern will perform various tasks at Point-to-Point Park, the TRMF amusement/recreation facility. Facilities include an 18-hole mini golf course, zip line, lazy river and pools. In addition to helping with the daily operations of the park, the Park & Rec Intern will help develop and execute event programming at the park and assist with trails and maintenance of the park. This internship is part of the Legacy Trails Internship Program, which emphasizes professional development through guided mentorship, weekly leadership sessions, and a summer-long Leadership & Legacy Capstone Project. Interns will rotate through a variety of responsibilities within their role to gain a broad and practical understanding of their field while contributing meaningfully to the mission of the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation. Assist supervisors and management when needed Sells tickets and collects fees from customers. Sells and serves refreshments to customers. Maintains log with details for attendance, sales, receipts, reservations, or repair activities. Assists guests with inquiries about the facilities, attractions, and rules and regulations. Provides patrons with directions to rides, seats, or attractions. Create, oversee and implement programming for the park keeping within the needs and fit of the department Work with Park Manager to learn and assist with maintenance of pools, trails and other park attractions Assist Park Manager with oversight of scheduling for staff of Point-to-Point park Develop relationships and work with volunteers daily Ensures that patrons follow rules and safety procedures. Responsible for safety inspections and safe operating procedures. Cleans equipment, rides, vehicles, booths, facilities, or grounds. Performs other related duties as assigned. Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills. Ability to meet customers' needs and provide necessary assistance. Ability to learn the procedures, rules, and regulations for the facility. Ability to master multiple job responsibilities required at the facility. Excellent time management skills. High school diploma or equivalent required. Outdoor Recreation or Business Management Majors preferred Position can be used for college credit; paperwork must be provided to manager to fill out for credit needs This position operates in a professional recreational environment. This role continuously requires the employee to work outside in all weather conditions including heat, cold, humidity, and wind. Also continuously works with others. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to traverse the facility quickly. Ability to perform the physical duties of the job. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time frequently, 50 pounds at a time occasionally Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Sunday through Saturday. This position regularly requires long hours and weekend work. It is the policy of TRMF to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, TRMF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. You have a passion for exploring beautiful places and meeting people from around the world. Competitive wages with great opportunities for overtime work Affordable company provided housing on-site Employee meals provided at low cost in employee dining room Explore Medora and its attractions free or at discounted costs. Including the Medora Musical, Bully Pulpit Golf Course, Trail Rides, Mini Golf, Retail Shops and more! TRMF is located in the heart of the Badlands: Medora, North Dakota.
The Parks & Recreation Intern will perform various tasks at Point-to-Point Park, the TRMF amusement/recreation facility. Facilities include an 18-hole mini golf course, zip line, lazy river and pools. In addition to helping with the daily operations of the park, the Park & Rec Intern will help develop and execute event programming at the park and assist with trails and maintenance of the park. This internship is part of the Legacy Trails Internship Program, which emphasizes professional development through guided mentorship, weekly leadership sessions, and a summer-long Leadership & Legacy Capstone Project. Interns will rotate through a variety of responsibilities within their role to gain a broad and practical understanding of their field while contributing meaningfully to the mission of the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation. Assist supervisors and management when needed Sells tickets and collects fees from customers. Sells and serves refreshments to customers. Maintains log with details for attendance, sales, receipts, reservations, or repair activities. Assists guests with inquiries about the facilities, attractions, and rules and regulations. Provides patrons with directions to rides, seats, or attractions. Create, oversee and implement programming for the park keeping within the needs and fit of the department Work with Park Manager to learn and assist with maintenance of pools, trails and other park attractions Assist Park Manager with oversight of scheduling for staff of Point-to-Point park Develop relationships and work with volunteers daily Ensures that patrons follow rules and safety procedures. Responsible for safety inspections and safe operating procedures. Cleans equipment, rides, vehicles, booths, facilities, or grounds. Performs other related duties as assigned. Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills. Ability to meet customers' needs and provide necessary assistance. Ability to learn the procedures, rules, and regulations for the facility. Ability to master multiple job responsibilities required at the facility. Excellent time management skills. High school diploma or equivalent required. Outdoor Recreation or Business Management Majors preferred Position can be used for college credit; paperwork must be provided to manager to fill out for credit needs This position operates in a professional recreational environment. This role continuously requires the employee to work outside in all weather conditions including heat, cold, humidity, and wind. Also continuously works with others. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to traverse the facility quickly. Ability to perform the physical duties of the job. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time frequently, 50 pounds at a time occasionally Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Sunday through Saturday. This position regularly requires long hours and weekend work. It is the policy of TRMF to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, TRMF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. You have a passion for exploring beautiful places and meeting people from around the world. Competitive wages with great opportunities for overtime work Affordable company provided housing on-site Employee meals provided at low cost in employee dining room Explore Medora and its attractions free or at discounted costs. Including the Medora Musical, Bully Pulpit Golf Course, Trail Rides, Mini Golf, Retail Shops and more! TRMF is located in the heart of the Badlands: Medora, North Dakota.