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The Health & Wellness Intern will work with the Race, Event, and Program Coordinator and Community Recreation to observe, support, and evaluate races, events, programs and summer camps. Upon completion of the internship, the selected candidate will present recommendations for improvement with an emphasis on increasing participation and improving customer experience. The Health & Wellness Intern will earn approximately 150 hours over the course of the internship. Weekly hours are subject to race, event, program, and summer camp schedules. Non-traditional business and weekend hours required.

Location: This intern will check in at Executive Hall (2090 Executive Hall Rd Suite 170. Charleston, SC 29407), but will attend events throughout Charleston county.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
• Assists in the implementation of programs, races, runs and competitions including, but not limited to, Aquatic Fitness and Yoga programming, Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series and Trail Races, and summer camps
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to exercise mature judgment
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and complete a given task
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with CCPRC staff and the general public
• Shall possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License

Minimum Training and Experience
Seeking an intern with an interest in the fields of: Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, Sports Marketing, Physical Education, or Public Health. Must be a rising junior with some coursework towards your major.

Working Conditions and Physical Abilities
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work in a combination of office and outdoor environments. Frequently, the employee is required to be able to lift heavy items and equipment to set up and tear down for events. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Extra Benefits
Along with competitive pay, we offer some pretty terrific benefits including:
• Optional State Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free admission to all of our parks and facilities – not just the one where you work – and that includes beaches and all three waterparks!
• Free admission to a variety of special events.
• Free Uniforms
• Discounts on food, beverage, and gift shop items.
• Free use of rental equipment including beach chairs, umbrellas, pedal boats, bicycles, fishing rods, skateboards and helmets.
• Opportunity for growth and to gain skills such as teamwork, leadership and adaptability.
• Free admission at more than 25 participating attractions with your employee ID.

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