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 Department located at Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd. in Lakeland, FL. Interns will work a maximum of 29 hours a week. The time period for this internship can range from early May to mid-August.

• Assist in daily operations within Kelly Recreation Complex
• Assist with the execution of recreational sports leagues—including softball, flag football and kickball
• Setting up and tearing down recreation activities
• Reports hazardous conditions and accidents and administers first aid when needed.
• Instructs individuals and groups in recreational activities; maintains discipline in recreational areas.
• Participates in staff meetings; assists in planning special events; provides information about programs to parents and other citizens.
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including nights and weekends

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform related work as required

Enrollment in or recent graduation from a degree seeking program in an accredited college

or university in Sports Management, Business Administration, Exercise Science, Physical Education or any field related to the area of internship.

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

• Basic understanding of sports (softball/baseball, flag football, kickball, basketball)
• Ability to perform basic data entry
• Basic Computer Skills
• Must be willing to spend time outside
• 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

• Valid driver’s license is required

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, routine keyboard operations
• The job risks exposure to no significant 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