Duke Recreation & Physical Education Internship

 

The mission of Duke Recreation & Physical Education (Rec & PE) is to provide diverse opportunities that foster learning, community and healthy active lifestyles.

 

Position Overview

 

The internship program is designed for current undergraduate students with an interest in developing professional skills related to collegiate recreation and wellness programming. Internship experiences can be customized based on your educational and career pursuits with opportunities in the following areas: Academics (teaching physical education lecture and activity courses), Aquatics, Facility Management, Fitness, Intramural Sports, Marketing, Outdoor Adventures, Special Events, and Sport Clubs. Internships are in-person at Duke University in Durham, NC. Work hours and the duration of internships can vary based on academic program requirements.

 

Compensation - $21 per hour

 

Internship Benefits

· Practical experience with a variety of campus recreation programs

· Intentional skill development and mentorship from industry professionals

· Flexible scheduling and opportunities for cross-training with multiple programs

 

Requirements

Must be a current undergraduate student to apply. Preference will be given to students seeking an internship opportunity that satisfies graduation requirements. Experience with customer service, student development, and promoting healthy lifestyles is preferred but not required.

 

Application Procedure Interested students should submit a resume and letter of interest to dukerec-hr@duke.edu no later than December 2, 2025. The letter of interest should include your primary interests within Recreation & Physical Education, your academic program internship requirements (link to website if possible), and a description of how an internship experience can help you advance in your career pursuits.

 

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Duke Recreation and Physical Education reaffirms our commitment to fighting racism and supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. It is our mission to build awareness and leadership around anti-racism by generating transformative conversations, tangible changes, and experiences through assessment, intentional actions, and holding our community accountable. The Intramural Sports Intern will work to cultivate a safe, anti-racist, equitable and inclusive community, and environment. This will be done through education as well as the identification and removal of barriers for staff, faculty, and/or participants.

 

Our Program Areas & Opportunities

 

Academics

a.Assist with creation of syllabus.

b.Assist with course instruction.

 

Facilities

a. Work facility monitor/weight attendant shifts at Wilson and Brodie.

b. Get experience communicating with members, resolving conflict, and

managing risks.

c. Special projects could include operational efficiencies like EAPs.

 

Outdoor Adventures

a. Assist with climbing wall in Wilson.

b. Oversee the provided special event for the semester.

c. Assist with OA trips/excursions.

 

Marketing

a. Assist with social media content creation.

b. Tracking and Applying promotional analytics.

c. Assist with campaign development.

 

Intramurals

a. Assist with scheduling, registration, and staffing.

b. Assist with equipment inventory.

c. Help with special events/tournaments.

 

Sport Clubs

a. Assist with home game management.

b. Assist with all scheduling.

c. Assist with budgeting and travel.

 

Aquatics

a. Assist with Risk Management - go to events to manage and evaluate.

b. Programming - learning how to set up a program.

c. Instruct CPR to help with trainings.

 

Business/Finance

a. Looking at good financial practices.

b. Researching and looking at new trends.

c. Data analysis and consolidating information.

 

Fitness & Wellness

a. Updating existing programs.

b. Implementing new ideas for fitness and wellness programs.

 

IT/Technology

a. Assist with Equipment Refresh. (Customer service for Recreation staff)

b. Imaging and cloning machines. (Automation processing)

c. Learn how to manage Fusion and expose students to recreation management software.

 

People & Culture

a. Assisting with Engagement Committee.

b. Work with program areas to synthesize employee handbooks.

c. Assist with the organization and coordination of activities.

 

CONTACT: dukerec-hr@duke.edu

VISIT: recreation.duke.edu

 

Anticipated Pay Range:

 

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $0.00 to USD $0.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: Duke Benefits.

 

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

 

Minimum Qualifications Education: N/A Experience: N/A Degrees, Licensures, Certifications: N/A

 

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

 

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

 

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.