Tuesday, April 24, 2012

RiverWinds Internship Opportunity

Are you interested in sports management, fitness, event planning, or hospitality?

Are you interested in developing and executing interesting events and programs to a wide demographic of participants?

The RiverWinds Community Center in West Deptford, New Jersey, the premier multi-purpose recreation facility in the Delaware Valley, offers a highly competitive, world class internship opportunity to local college and university upperclassmen and graduate students in order to provide a hands on experience in a number of different programs of study. RiverWinds is seeking to recruit and develop the finest individuals in their respective fields, foster professional development, and allow individuals to develop a wide range of skills within several related disciplines.
Each semester, two outstanding individuals in the fields of Fitness and Communications/Recreation Management are chosen from countless applicants to work alongside RiverWinds Community Center administration and assist in all aspects of facility operations and program management.  Interns will, among other tasks, complete a capstone project, from idea conception to program execution, during their semester of study.  Other responsibilities include budgeting, staffing, marketing, sales, and event planning. Interns will experience a multi-faceted view of small-business operations at all levels of management.
Applicants should be creative, innovative, and highly motivated, with outstanding oral and written abilities and exceptional organizational and people skills. A 2.5+ GPA is required. Candidates should exemplify the principles and discipline expected of an employee of a first class, multi-purpose recreational facility in approach, product, and results. Individuals seeking entry into the Internship Program must also demonstrate professionalism, a customer first attitude, enthusiasm, energy, and a willingness to work in both an independent and group setting.

While working, interns will enjoy free access to RiverWinds’ world class facilities; hard work will be balanced by enjoying all that the facility has to offer!
The internship is not paid, and applicants must be willing to work varied hours which may include nights, weekends, and holidays. College credit will be applied whenever possible as determined by individual college and university parameters.
Successful completion of our internship prepares individuals for careers in fitness and sports management, hotel, resort, or conference center operations management, marketing, communications, and public relations.
The RiverWinds Community Center intends to receive first class status as an internship provider for students seeking to gain work experience in a number of different fields, and is committed to proffer these opportunities to a diverse workforce.
Interviews at our beautiful West Deptford, New Jersey location are required. Please direct questions/applications to Mandee Casey, 1000 RiverWinds Drive, West Deptford, NJ 08086; 856-251-0990 x105; KernM@RiverWinds.org; 856-251-0790 facsimile.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Internships are available at the RiverWinds Community Center, located at 1000 RiverWinds Drive in West Deptford, New Jersey. Selected Interns must work approximately thirty hours a week during an eleven to eighteen week internship period (depending on season). Internships are offered during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters and length varies accordingly. All internships are voluntary and unpaid.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Two internships are available per semester: Fitness and Recreation Management/Communications. See description for details.
ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS
Intern candidates must be a full-time undergraduate student, part- to full-time graduate student, or have graduated from college within twelve months of beginning the internship program. Candidates must be seeking internship for class credit as a prescribed component of curriculum and may be required to submit documentation from their place of matriculation. Individuals applying must be computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe applications, and social media, fluent in English, and available to work varying hours and times. A 2.5+ GPA is required. Additional certifications and/or licensure encouraged as described per position.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Candidates must complete the provided Application Form and submit with a cover letter and resume by the date specified for the particular semester. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
APPLICATION SCHEDULE AND DEADLINES
Fall Internship                  Runs approximately fifteen weeks
                                              Application must be postmarked by July 1st
                                                                   Positions offered by July 15th
Spring Internship            Runs  approximately eighteen weeks
                                             Application must be postmarked by November 1st
                                                                 Positions offered by November 15th
Summer Internship        Runs approximately eleven weeks
                                            Application must be postmarked by April 1st
                                          Positions offered by April 15th
HOW TO APPLY
Mail, E-Mail, or Fax completed applications with cover letter and resume to:
                                                Mandee Casey
                                                Internship Program Coordinator
                                                1000 RiverWinds Drive, West Deptford, NJ 08086
                                                KernM@RiverWinds.org
                                                Facsimile ~ 856-251-0790
RiverWinds is an Equal Opportunity Employer
JOB DESCRIPTION
                Fitness and Recreation Management/Communications
                                Execute new member orientations
                                Assist in Group Exercise schedule development and implementation
                                Assist in website administration
                                Assist in basic administrative duties and data entry
                                Assist in purchasing and staffing processes
                                Assist in departmental staff scheduling development and implementation
                                Work Front Desk shifts as required
                                Learn RecTrac software
                                Develop, organize, budget, market, and produce one large capstone program (preferably ongoing)
                                Complete a Daily Journal detailing internship experience, including the interviewing of management                                                       and members for final portfolio
                                Perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned             
                Fitness
                                Work Fitness Attendant shifts as required
                                Participate in 6-10 varied group exercise classes held at RiverWinds
                                Learn Personal Training criterion and implementation
                               Complete Fitness Orientations for members
                               Execute Nicros Rock Wall criterion as necessary
                                Learn to lead Group Exercise class(es); obtaining instructor certification preferred
                                Complete Weekly/Monthly fitness publications (newsletters, Recipe of the Week, bulletin                                                                           boards, etc.)
                                Assist with League Administration
                                Coordinate the implementation of a certification course to be held at RiverWinds
                                Develop, organize, budget, market, and produce a 5K Run/Walk
                                Develop, organize, budget, market, and produce a 4-Week Incentive Program
                                Develop, organize, budget, market, and produce a 6-Week Fitness Beginners’ Program
                                Develop, organize, budget, market, and produce a Fitness Workshop                                             
               Recreation Management/Communications                         
                               Assist in completion of quarterly, monthly, and weekly publications and promotions
                                Assist in social media execution
                                Assist in marketing via press releases, email marketing
                                Assist in development of business membership marketing materials
                                Assist in on-site business membership marketing
                                Develop, organize, budget, market, and produce daily/weekly/monthly Special Event                                                                                       marketing campaigns and events, planning future season events and executing current season                                                    events
                                Develop, organize, budget, market, and produce a general member workshop

RECOMMENDED MAJORS
                Fitness or Recreation Management/Communications
                                Sports/Recreation Management
                Fitness
                                Athletic Training
                                Health & Physical Education
                                Health Promotion
                                Fitness Management
                 Recreation Management/Communications
                                Public Relations
                                Communications
                                Marketing
                                Tourism/Hospitality Management
                                Business Management
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS RECOMMENDED though not required
                Fitness
                               Certified Pool Operators License
                                Personal Training Certificate
                                Fitness Instructor Certificate
                                CPR/AED and/or First Aid Certification
                Recreation Management/Communications
                                CPR/AED Certification
 LEARN MORE ABOUT RIVERWINDS
 twitter.com/RiverWinds
 LIKE us on Facebook: RiverWinds Community Center

No comments: