Come spend your summer in beautiful Jackson Wyoming, at the doorstep of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation are seeking motivated individuals looking to gain experience in the field of recreation. There are 3 internships available Recreation Generalist, Recreation Senior Leader (Youth Camp), and River Monitor. To apply send resume, cover letter and list of references to the appropriate hiring manager. Recreation Generalist, Craig Boegner (cboegner@tetoncountywy.gov). Recreation Senior Leader (Youth Camp), Rachael Zimmerman (rzimmerman@tetoncountywy.gov). River Monitor, Cody Daigle (cdaigle@tetoncountywy.gov). 

Recreation Generalist Intern

Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation

General Purpose: The Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department is seeking motivated individuals looking to gain experience in the field of Parks and Recreation. The Recreation Generalist Internship is designed for individuals to gain experience in the areas of Front Desk and Facility Operations, Youth Camp, Sports Leagues & Special Events, and River Monitor.

Timeframe of Employment: This position is meant to be a summer internship running from mid-May – mid-August, start and end dates are negotiable. The internship would be 40/hr work weeks. Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation will work to fulfill academic institution needs if internship is to fulfill academic credit.

Compensation: If needed Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation can provide dormitory style housing for duration of internship. If housing is provided hourly compensation would be i$14/hr. If housing is not needed compensation would be $19/hr.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

                Front Desk and Facility Operations

• Greets walk-in patrons; answers phone calls; provides appropriate information, routes phone calls or takes messages as appropriate.
• Responds to public inquiries about programs, activities, and facilities in a courteous manner; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner to ensure quality customer services.
• Processes program and facility registrations and reservations using specialized department software; collects payments for program registration and facility reservations; accurately records registration information according to department procedures; completes report reconciliations; and balances deposits.

Youth Camp

• Supervises and leads the day-to-day operations of assigned camp programs and activities and assembles necessary supplies for each activity.
• Take attendance for assigned group and record names of participants who are not in attendance; calls participants or parents to verify absences as necessary.
• Oversees, leads, and assists with various activities; observes participants during program; enforces rules and safety procedures; implements disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Participates in facility or venue set-up, clean-up, and sanitation.

Sports Leagues and Special Events

• Field and equipment setup for activities and events.
• Serve as game manager or point of contact for sports league and special events.
• Check team rosters and other administrative and reporting functions associated with sports leagues.

River Monitor

• Check boating permits electronically and coordinate with administration on launch schedules, non-permitted boats and guide concerns related to permitting.
• Litter, trash, and recycling removal from boat ramps.
• Light infrastructure maintenance; painting, kiosk maintenance, updating signage and facility inspections.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed or declared major/minor within Parks and Recreation, Leisure Studies, Physical Education, Sport Management, or other related field of study with an educational institution.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain upon start of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with recreation operations and programming.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Customer Service and cash handling experience.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• While some duties are performed in an office setting, with the diverse scope of this job there will be days where the majority of one’s day will be spent outdoors.
• Setup and breakdown of equipment will be required and the ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds regularly over uneven terrain or confined spaces.

Interested candidates please send Resume, Cover Letter, and Reference List to Craig Boegner (cboegner@tetoncountywy.gov). Priority deadline for best consideration will be January 17^th, 2022.

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Recreation Leader Senior, Youth Camp

Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation

General Purpose: The Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department is seeking motivated individuals looking to gain experience in the field of Parks and Recreation. The Recreation Leader Senior, Youth Camp position under general supervision, manages and directs staff and participants in successful operation of Camp Jackson summer youth camp.

Timeframe of Employment: We will be seeking a person to come onboard from May 16th and work until August 19^th, start and end dates can be negotiable. In the first month we will be working on developing staff training, planning trips, and helping with communication to families. The internship would be 40/hr work weeks (Mon – Fri, 8:30 am – 5:30pm). Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation will work to fulfill academic institution needs if internship is to fulfill academic credit.

Compensation: If needed Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation can provide dormitory style housing for duration of internship. If housing is provided hourly compensation would be $14/hr. If housing is not needed compensation would be $19/hr.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works closely with youth of varying ages and in different programs. I.e.: afterschool, camp, sports, or special events.
• Meets with staff and distributes assignments and tasks; creates monthly calendars for program placement; plans and prepares daily activities; gathers necessary
• Maintains records of program participation and attendance for assigned group; contacts participants or parents to verify absences as necessary.
• Distributes daily activity supplies; monitors & supervises participants; oversees and participates in various activities throughout the day; enforces rules, disciplinary actions, and safety procedures
• Oversees participant check-in and check-out.
• Communications with parents and schools.
• Participates in facility set-up and clean-up.
• May coordinate programs with outside agencies and
• Supports the relationship between the Teton County staff and the public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and County staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information; performs other duties as required or

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed or declared major/minor within Parks and Recreation, Leisure Studies, Physical Education, Sport Management, or other related field of study with an educational institution.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain upon start of employment.
• Experience and enthusiasm for working with youth from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with recreation operations and programming.
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Early Childhood Development (CDA) beneficial but not required.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments, time may be spent working in inclement weather conditions.
• Setup and breakdown of equipment will be required and the ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds regularly over uneven terrain or confined spaces.
• Required to work unsupervised in the presence of children or vulnerable adults.

Interested candidates please send Resume, Cover Letter, and Reference List to Rachael Zimmerman (rzimmerman@tetoncountywy.gov). Priority deadline for best consideration will be January 17^th, 2022.

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River Monitor Intern

Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation

General Purpose: The Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department is seeking motivated individuals looking to gain experience in the field of Parks and Recreation. This position is designed to provide support at various boat ramps managed by the Parks and Recreation Department. The ideal candidate would be service oriented, have a strong work ethic and enjoy working in the outdoors.

Timeframe of Employment: This position is meant to be a summer internship running from mid-May – mid-August, start and end dates are negotiable. The internship would be 40/hr work weeks (4 days/week 10 hour shifts). Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation will work to fulfill academic institution needs if internship is to fulfill academic credit.

Compensation: If needed Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation can provide dormitory style housing for duration of internship. If housing is provided hourly compensation would be $14. If housing is not needed compensation would be $19/hr.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Checking boating permits
• Coordinating with Administration on launch schedules, non-permitted boats, and other river guide related concerns related to permitting
• Litter, trash, and recycling removal from boat ramps
• General light infrastructure maintenance, i.e. painting, kiosk maintenance, signage, and facility inspections.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed or declared major/minor within Parks and Recreation, Leisure Studies, Physical Education, Sport Management, or other related field of study with an educational institution.
• Customer service oriented, having the ability to effectively communicate and disseminate information
• Computer competent, able to work on both a computer and an iPad in the field in order to print and check launch schedules
• Able to work unsupervised and manage time well
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Majority of time in this position will be spent outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds regularly over uneven terrain or confined spaces.

Interested candidates please send Resume, Cover Letter, and Reference List to Cody Daigle (cdaigle@tetoncountywy.gov). Priority deadline for best consideration will be January 17^th, 2022.

• Completed or declared major/minor within Parks and Recreation, Leisure Studies, Physical Education, Sport Management, or other related field of study with an educational institution.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds regularly over uneven terrain or confined spaces. 
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain upon start of employment.