SEASONAL - Youth and Adult Sports Internship (PT Internship)

SEASONAL - Youth and Adult Sports Internship (PT Internship)

Salary

$15.16 Hourly

Location

Recreation and Cultural Services - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

S18198

Division

Parks, Rec & Cultural Svc

Department

Youth Sports

Opening Date

04/17/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description / Position Overview

SEASONAL - Youth Sports Internship

About the Job: This internship involves supporting various aspects of sports program management, including assisting with registration for youth and adult sports, recruiting volunteer coaches, and providing hands-on support during programs from May 2026 - August 2026.

Work Location: 1315 East Pikes Peak Avenue (in Memorial Park) Colorado Springs, CO 80909

This is a seasonal (at-will) position with benefits limited to those required by applicable state and federal laws, which include Workers Compensation, Medicare, Unemployment Insurance, and PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association). Total hours worked will not exceed 1,500 annually.

In this position you will:

• Assist with registration processes for both youth and adult sports
• Assist in volunteer coaching recruitment via phone and email
• Provide support for programs by observing, assisting, leading, and planning
• Assist in completing league scheduling
• Assist with documenting and updating equipment inventories
• Assist with equipment distribution to teams and coaches
• Develop the participants performance skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic fundamentals and techniques of various sports, fitness activities, and/or tournaments
• Ability to work and communicate in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to assist in the operation and control of organized recreation activities.
• Ability to take the initiative in asking questions, performing tasks, and in leading and supervising participants, as appropriate
• Ability to become familiar and implement sports division policies and procedures
• Ability to interpret rules and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Experience instructing or leading group programs
• Currently enrolled in a degree program for park management or a related field

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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This is a seasonal (at will) position with benefits limited to those required by applicable state and federal laws, which include Workers Compensation, Medicare, Unemployment Insurance, and PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association).

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Do you have experience instructing or leading group programs?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you currently enrolled in a degree program for park management or a related field?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Colorado Springs

Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903

Phone (719) 385-5125

Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov