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College Intern - Sports Management, Physical Education, Recreation

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College Intern - Sports Management, Physical Education, Recreation

Salary

$15.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Location

Employment Services, FL

Job Type

Part Time Temporary

Job Number

5001-25-09

Department

Human Resources

Division

Employment Services 0301000000

Opening Date

05/02/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NA

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

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. The period for the internship is mid-May to Late August.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ 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

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE)

High School Intern:

Must be enrolled as a Junior or Senior in an accredited high school.

College Intern:

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

+ 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

There are no benefits available for full-time or part-time temporary employees.

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Are you submitting a recent copy of your resumé with this application? Note: Not submitting your resumé with your application will result in your application being disqualified.

+ Yes

+ No

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Are you submitting a Cover Letter with this application? Note: not submitting a Cover Letter with your application will result in your application being disqualified.

+ Yes

+ No

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Employer

City of Lakeland, Civil Service

Address

500 N Lake Parker Avenue Lakeland, Florida, 33801

Phone

(863)834-8790

Website

http://www.lakelandgov.net/employmentservices