The Morale, Welfare and
Recreation (MWR) Division of the
United States Navy provides a variety
of recreational/leisure programs and services to the worldwide Navy community. A community that
includes sailors, their families,
military reservists, retirees and authorized civilians. We operate in
24 states and 13 countries overseas employing MWR professionals around
the world.

The Navy MWR Intern Program is primarily looking for students in their senior year or graduate students majoring in Parks and Recreation, Food and Beverage Management, Exercise Science, Sport Management, Child Development or other related fields. Interested students must:

• have programming experience (paid or volunteer),
• be earning credit for an internship,
• have Basic First Aid and CPR certification,
• be mature and independent
• have medical insurance, and
• be an American citizen. 

In addition the following certifications/memberships are desirable, depending on program areas:

• Lifeguarding, American Red Cross
• Advanced First Aid training
• Automated External Defibrillation
• Advanced levels of CPR training
• Water Safety Instructor
• Wilderness First Responder
• American Canoe Association Instructor/Training
• American College of Sports Medicine certification
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
• Aerobics Instructor
• Spinning Instructor
• Certified Pool Operator
• Food Handlers Permit
• Food Safety Certificate

Membership in state and/or national associations:

• Association of Outdoor Recreation & Education
• National Recreation & Parks Association
• National Restaurant Association
• International Military Community Executives Asso.
• National Intramural & Recreational Sports Asso.
• American College of Sports Medicine
• National Association of Catering Executives