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Athletics Intern

CompanyCounty of Cook - Niles Park District
LocationNile
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 29, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Athletics Intern will assist in program planning, facility management, and league facilitation while ensuring the safety of patrons and players. They will also manage supplies and equipment, maintain communication with community stakeholders, and support summer sports camp programs.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
103
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
As an independent municipal agency, the Niles Park District serves to enhance the quality of life for our residents by: Working in unison to fulfill the goals established to meet their leisure needs. Achieving customer satisfaction by providing quality and value in their leisure services opportunities. Seeking input and group involement from our community on a regular basis. Implementing innovative "business-like" policies. And in all matters, whether it be the facilities we maintain, the services we provide, the people we hire, or the way we conduct ourselves, making certain that quality is the nucleus around which everything revolves.
About the Role

Description

The Athletics Intern will play an integral role within the Athletics Department by gaining hands on experience in program planning, facility management, equipment management, customer service, and league facilitation. Participation and support at summer events will be required.


  • Create/maintain team and division info. in online scheduling and sports management software program
  • Organize maintenance and site set-up of fields, courts and other locations
  • Assist with adult and youth league management
  • Responsible for the safety of patrons and players
  • Assist with management of coach/volunteer processes and database
  • Establish and maintain open lines of communication with community stakeholders
  • Manage program supplies, equipment, and keep facility space clean, safe, and organized
  •  Work within and support summer sports camp program
  • Attend all staff meetings and training programs as required
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Has completed or is working toward a college degree, preferably in a related field (i.e Sports/Recreation Management)
  • Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-orientated, ability to prioritize, multi-task, have a positive attitude and meet deadlines
  • Effective and professional communicator, both verbal and written
  • Possess problem solving and conflict management skills
  • Has understanding of and passion for Youth Sports and Recreation
  • Ability to enforce Park District rules and safety practices
  • Knowledge of a variety of sports, including game play and rules


Key Skills
Program PlanningFacility ManagementEquipment ManagementCustomer ServiceLeague FacilitationCommunicationProblem SolvingConflict ManagementYouth SportsSafety PracticesSports KnowledgeOrganizational SkillsDetail-OrientedMulti-TaskingPositive AttitudeDeadline Management
Categories
Sports & RecreationEducationCustomer Service & Support