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College Intern - Sports Management, Business

City of Lakeland, Civil Service
Employment Services, FL Intern
POSTED ON 3/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/30/2026
Perform entry level professional duties of moderate difficulty providing the opportunity for professional training in various offices throughout the City.  Perform assigned duties to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures and standards required for successful performance.  Specific activities vary by department.  Work is performed under direct supervision.
 
This internship is with the Parks and Recreation Aquatics Department. Interns will work a maximum of 30 hours a week. 
  • Assist in the execution of facility management 
  • Assist in Project Management
  • Reports hazardous conditions and accidents and administers first aid when needed.
  • Instructs individuals and groups in recreational activities; maintains discipline in recreational areas.
  • Ability to work flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and early mornings.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform related work as required

Enrollment as a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in a degree seeking program in an accredited college or university in Sports Management, Recreation management, Physical Education or any field related to the area of internship


Required: A Resumé is required for consideration for this position.

Required: A Cover Letter is required for consideration for this position.

  • American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED certification preferred
  • American Red Cross Water Safety instructor preferred
  • Swimming abilities preferred
  • Customer Service Skills preferred
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with supervisor, co- workers, other City employees and the general public
  • Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing, and to request clarification when needed


WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

  • Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis
  • The job risks exposure to bright/dim light, chemicals, blood borne pathogens and environmental hazards
  • The job requires normal visual acuity, and field of vision, hearing and speaking


All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination).  Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone.  Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders.  Test times and locations to be announced.


THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Salary : $15 - $16

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