City of Rockwall Parks and Recreation
Department
Cory Dentler - Summer 2017
Organization Overview
The City of Rockwall Parks and Recreation department strives on providing quality programs, services, and facilities to the community through a variety of events and other opportunities.
Mission Statement: To provide a variety of safe, attractive, outdoor recreation facilities and municipal grounds, quality leisure opportunities, non-vehicular transportation routes and the preservation of our community greenbelts to exceed our customer's expectations.
Vision Statement: A department that is a leader in improving the quality of life by providing attractive grounds and recreational opportunities.
Mission Statement: To provide a variety of safe, attractive, outdoor recreation facilities and municipal grounds, quality leisure opportunities, non-vehicular transportation routes and the preservation of our community greenbelts to exceed our customer's expectations.
Vision Statement: A department that is a leader in improving the quality of life by providing attractive grounds and recreational opportunities.
Intern Responsibilities
Job Description: Under the supervision of the Recreation Coordinator, the Athletic Special Programs Supervisor and the Recreation Superintendent provides leadership and functional supervision to recreation programs, activities, rentals, and special events.
Requirements and Qualifications:
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Must be able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills
- Ability to perform cash handling duties
- Ability to do basic math functions
- Position includes morning, evening, and holiday hours
- Tasks involve frequent walking, standing; some lifting and carrying of moderate weight
- Some tasks are performed with or without exposure to adverse environmental conditions
- Pursuing a degree in recreation
- Experience with basic computer functions (Microsoft office, social media, etc.)
Benefits and Opportunities:
- Pay: $11.00/hr
- Opportunities to network and meet other people in the Parks and Recreation community
- Developing contacts and sources for future school and job opportunities
Achievements
- Knowledge in marketing gained
- Knowledge in event planning gained
- Learned how to manage and place staff
- Planned and implemented Family Fun Friday Event 7/21
- Ran social media campaign for National Parks and Rec month (July)
- Planned and implemented 4th of July Parade
- Learned about the different aspects of Parks and Recreation
Employer Contact information
Andrew Ainsworth - Recreation Superintendent
Email: aainsworth@rockwall.com
Phone: 972-771-7740
Address: 108 E. Washington
Rockwall, TX 75087
Email: aainsworth@rockwall.com
Phone: 972-771-7740
Address: 108 E. Washington
Rockwall, TX 75087
