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Sarasota County Government · 3 weeks ago

Summer Camp Specialty Programming Intern - On-Site Summer 2026 Internship

Twin Lakes Park

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$15/hr - $20/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Sarasota County Government is offering a Summer Camp Specialty Programming Intern position within their Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources department. The intern will enhance camp experiences by developing and implementing specialized programming, focusing on sports and other enrichment activities, while providing exceptional customer service and ensuring safety.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate with camp supervisors and other camp staff to provide programming one day a week for six weeks of adventure camp at two locations

Display leadership ability in planning and directing recreational activities

Provide highest level of customer service to participants and parents

Monitor and perform check-in on internal and 3rd party specialty camps

Ensure accuracy of specialty camp invoices with camp rosters

Provide rosters to internal and external specialty camps

Draft adventure and specialty camp correspondence (CampDoc/ Constant Contact)

Assist with American Camping Association Accreditation compliance and reaccreditation

Develop Specialty Camp Manual

Evaluate each specialty camp program by collecting staff feedback, camper responses, and personal observations

Take initiative in proposing new sports or enrichment programs that could benefit the camp community

Provide hands-on coaching and instruction that encourages skill development, teamwork, confidence, and positive participation

Assist with summer camp operations, special events and other operational assignments

Special projects and assignments

Collaborate with your department colleagues to make and influence real changes

A presentation to the County Administrator and other County Leadership staff is required at the close of the internship program on Friday, August 7, 2026

Participate in all organized intern events and trainings