College Intern - Athletics

City of Lakeland, Civil Service • Employment Services, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The College Intern performs entry-level professional duties of moderate difficulty, gaining professional training and knowledge of methods, procedures, and standards. The internship is with the City of Lakeland Parks and Recreation Department at Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, Florida. Work is performed under direct supervision and varies according to departmental needs. The internship begins in January and is limited to a maximum of 30 hours per week.

The intern assists with daily recreation-center operations and recreational sports leagues, including softball, flag football, and kickball. Duties also include preparing activities and facilities, reporting hazardous conditions and accidents, administering first aid when needed, instructing participants, maintaining discipline in recreation areas, attending staff meetings, helping plan special events, and sharing program information with parents and other community members. The position requires a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and time spent outdoors.

Requirements

• Be enrolled as a sophomore in, or have recently graduated from, a degree-seeking program at an accredited college or university.
• Submit a résumé for consideration.
• Have a basic understanding of sports, including softball/baseball, flag football, kickball, and basketball.
• Ability to perform basic data entry and use basic computer skills.
• Be willing to spend time outdoors.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative, effective relationships with a supervisor, coworkers, other City employees, and the general public.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and request clarification when needed.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations at Kelly Recreation Complex.
• Assist with the execution of recreational sports leagues, including softball, flag football, and kickball.
• Set up and tear down recreational activities.
• Report hazardous conditions and accidents, and administer first aid when needed.
• Instruct individuals and groups in recreational activities and maintain discipline in recreational areas.
• Participate in staff meetings and assist with planning special events.
• Provide information about programs to parents and other citizens.
• Perform related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern