2025 Sports Complex Internship

The City of Ankeny has a need for an individual for a summer internship. The internship is intended to provide on the job experience for those interested in helping maintain the sports complex fields and grounds in the Park & Recreation Department.

This is a paid internship, $17.00/hour, 40 hours per week for thirteen weeks to begin
May 19, 2025 and ending August 1,2025.

Questions may be directed to Elliott Josephson, Sports Facilities Superintendent at 515-963-3577 or ejosephson@ankenyiowa.gov.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested individuals should attach a cover letter and resume after completing the online application at www.ankenyiowa.gov. A pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Clay work including infield skin, mounds, and home plate.
Turf work including fertilizer and pesticide applications, mowing, and edging.
All cultural practices including mowing, irrigation, aerification, topdressing, deep tine, slicing, etc.
Basic equipment maintenance.
Irrigation scheduling and repair.
Wear management.

Entry Requirements and Skills:
All applicants will be considered; however, preference will be given to current students majoring in Sports Turf or Golf Course Management.
Must be able to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must maintain a valid Iowa drivers' license.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Outdoor setting, extreme weather conditions.