Manatee County Government

2024 Summer Intern - Sports & Leisure SVCS -Pickleball Programming


Pay$14.00 - $20.00 / hour
LocationBradenton/Florida
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 4387560
      Department:
      Sports & Leisure SVCS
      GT Bray Recreation Center
      5502 33rd Ave West
      Bradenton Fl 344209
      Monday -Friday 8am -4pm

      About Our Job

      Are you interested in getting hands-on experience in your chosen field? Do you want to make a difference in your community?

      Manatee County is dedicated in providing students with an unsurpassed learning experience and insight into the dynamic world of public sector employment.

      Develop new skills you can apply in the workplace. Gain skills that will enhance your resume and increase your career options while exploring public service! Observe and participate in tasks and responsibilities performed daily by skilled professionals. Experience workplace culture, office dynamics, and business etiquette.

      Your internship will include impactful hands-on work within a department, networking, professional development, and building long lasting connections with other interns, mentors, and Manatee County team members.

      Job Description:
      • Program Dates: The 2024 internship program will begin on May 20th, 2024, and end on August 9th, 2024.
      • Internship Hours: Up to 27 hours/week, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; some departments vary.
      • Pay Range: $14 per hour up to $20 per hour (graduate/ master’s student), based on your credit hours earned.

      Create programming that supports, the growing demand for pickleball; learning to play, elevate their current game, and avoid injury to play longer. We are looking to increase our programming for pickleball countywide. Developing programs at our main hubs as well at satellite locations. This could be injury prevention (shoulder/knee), athletic conditioning specific to Pickleball, youth clinics to increase play among younger ages, technique clinics for all ages.

      Project Responsibilities:
      • Increase current Pickleball Programs at all levels.
      • GT Bray and satellite locations.
      • Sports Injury Prevention.
      • Analysis of contract work to execute some of these programs vs our full-time staff.
      Internship Program Responsibilities:
      • A presentation to the County Administrator and other County Leadership staff is required at the close of the internship program.
      • Participate in all organized intern events and trainings.
      Your Internship Includes:
      • Competitive wages starting at $14.00 hr.
      • Hands-on work experience
      • Professional headshot
      • 1-1 mentoring with county staff
      • Professional Development Events:
        • Get to know your County & Facility Tour
        • Beach Patrol Demo & Beach Clean Up
        • Communication Training
        • Natural Resources – Kayak Tour
        • Build your resume and your career.
        • Senior Leadership Meeting
        • Speaking for Success
        About You
        • High school diploma, or equivalent (if applicable)
        • Eligible to work in the United States – we love local, national, and international students!
        • Currently seeking a diploma or degree through an accredited secondary or post-secondary educational program, or within 12 months after graduation.

  • About the company

      Manatee County Area Transit provides public transportation for Manatee County, Florida and is operated by the county.

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