Job Summary
Individual should have experience working with children in recreation programs and activities. 

Determines program content and methods used in providing service; coordinates, promotes, implements and evaluates playground activities and events assigned.  Plans and supervises a program of arts and crafts, youth sports, and other recreation specialties.

Essential Job Functions

• Knowledge of recreation, cultural and social needs of the community

• Procedures for planning, implementing, and maintaining a variety of recreation leisure time activities and programs through community participation

•  Principles and techniques used in supervision and training

• Standard program evaluation methods and report writing procedure.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

• One year of experience in the implementation of recreation programs or activities is desirable.

• An associates degree or equivalent to two years of college from an accredited college or university with major course work in leisure services, park administration or a related field preferred
  

 
I spent the majority of my time interning with the special events coordinator Erin Whitlock. Much of my time with her was spent preparing for Grand Prairie's Main Street Fest. This year's event brought in approximately 18,000 people. The first night of the had event inclement weather and had to use the Contingency Plan of Action. While this wasn't the ideal situation, I felt it was a great learning experience. Over the course of my internship I learned more about event coordinating than I thought was possible. Though most of my time was spent with Erin, I was also able to help out in the various recreation centers in the city. I thoroughly enjoyed my time working in events and at the recreation centers. If you are looking for a fun place to work and learn this definitely the place to be!