Spring Intern PRT- Athletics (Sports Management) in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources

Working Title of Vacant PositionSpring Intern PRT- Athletics (Sports Management)
Job Type: Seasonal/Substitute
Posting Type: Intern
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: PARKS, REC, & TOURISM
Division: PR&T PARK OPERATIONS
Requisition Number: 2026502
Number of hours worked per week: Up to 30
Work Schedule: Flexible schedule; Up to 30 hours per week. | Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA {City wide municipal and recreational facilities}
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Weekly
Advertised Salary:

Job Description:

• Deliver excellent customer service to players, coaches, volunteers, and spectators by responding to questions, explaining rules, and sharing program details.
• Assist with organizing, scheduling, and managing athletic leagues, tournaments, and community sports events.
• Help recruit, lead, and support volunteers and contractual staff to ensure programs run safely and smoothly.
• Monitor games, practices, and recreation sites to ensure safety, fair play, and proper facility use.
• Enforce athletic rules and policies across a variety of sports, including softball, soccer, basketball, football, volleyball, cheerleading, and more.
• Resolve on-the-spot conflicts or concerns among players, coaches, and spectators in a professional and calm manner.
• Set up and take down athletic fields, courts, and event spaces — including equipment such as goals, nets, flags, and benches.
• Conduct safety and equipment checks; inspect fields and facilities for maintenance needs and report issues as needed.
• Support event logistics such as participant registration, team organization, and event-day coordination.
• Perform light custodial and field maintenance tasks to keep facilities clean, safe, and game-ready.
• Assist with promotional efforts, distributing materials, and engaging the community to encourage participation.
• Learn how to balance recreation operations, customer service, and teamwork in a real-world municipal setting.

• Real-world experience in sports management, event planning, and recreation operations.
• Leadership and teamwork skills through hands-on involvement in athletic programs.
• Communication and problem-solving skills by working directly with participants, coaches, and staff.
• Networking opportunities with Parks, Recreation & Tourism professionals.
• A deeper understanding of how community sports programs are organized, managed, and delivered.
• Valuable resume experience that helps launch your career in sports, recreation, or event management.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal skills
• Possess investigative interest
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism

• Providing their own transportation to and from work.
• Arriving at the work site at the time designated by the worksite supervisor.
• Performing the tasks assigned by the vocational instructor/coordinator and the worksite supervisor in an efficient manner.
• Demonstrating honesty, punctuality, courtesy, a cooperative attitude, appropriate dress, and a willingness to learn.
• Conforming to the guidelines of the internship worksite.
• Requires a valid driver’s license with a driving record that complies with the City Driving Standards

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Open Date: 10/22/2026
Job Close Date: 11/04/2026
Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• Providing their own transportation to and from work,
• Arriving at the work site at the time designated by the work-site supervisor.
• Performing the tasks assigned by the vocational instructor/coordinator and the work site supervisor efficiently.
• Demonstrating honesty, punctuality, courtesy, a cooperative attitude, appropriate dress, and a willingness to learn.
• Conforming to the guidelines of the internship