TEMPE DIABLO INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Tempe Diablo Stadium has designed an internship program opportunity strives to provide you with a well-rounded experience.  The program will provide an introduction to all facets of a diverse and comprehensive stadium management and event management.  The internship at Diablo Stadium will give the intern a “hands on” experience reflecting what recreation and sports management professionals do on the job to serve the community.

The goal of Tempe Diablo Stadium is to provide you with the following opportunities:

• Apply academic and practical experience in a real life setting
• Problem solve in a work environment
• Exchange ideas with professionals in the field
• Gain pride and appreciation in the field
• Gain competent supervisory skills
• Expose you to stadium and special event management that will provide you with practical experience
  for future job opportunities
   

Assignments
In order for the Intern to gain as much knowledge as possible from the internship experience, we incorporate specific assignments into the internship program.  These assignments assist the Intern and the Internship Coordinator in tracking your goals and accomplishments.

Project
    This Project is a separate program, survey, or project that could take a few weeks or an entire internship to complete.  It may be time relevant or something that lives on past the internship.  You, the university, and the internship coordinator must agree upon the nature of the project.

Weekly Reports
    Weekly reports are an overall appraisal and opinion of your progress for the week.  They note your projects, goals, accomplishments, lessons learned, and so on.  The report should parallel the weekly outline that your Internship Coordinator has assembled for you.  The university, Tempe Diablo Stadium, and the intern each receive and keep a copy of these reports.

Internship File
    The Intern will keep a 3-ring binder representing the assignments, progress, evaluations, activity outlines, correspondence, flyers, or any information collected along the way.  In addition, within this file you will keep a journal.  This simply means making dated entries, which capture the essence, lessons, and insights that you experience during your week.  This file will aid in writing your weekly, middle, and final reports.
 

Job Description       

                                          Diablo Stadium Student Internship

Goal of Position: To provide students in the field of Parks and Recreation and/or Stadium Management opportunities to apply their academic study and fulfill their university requirements.  To enhance the operations, programs, and services at Tempe Diablo Stadium with the assistance of intern.

Duties: To assist the Tempe Diablo Stadium in facilitating an improved quality of life for Tempe's citizens and patrons of the Stadium.  The intern will assist staff and management in planning, coordinating, operating the stadium, special events, and services.  Areas include but not limited to: stadium management, customer service, Spring Training, special events, athletic events, and staffing. 

Qualifications: Intern should be a junior, senior, or graduate student majoring in Parks and Recreation, Stadium Management, or Sports Management at an accredited institution.

Time Frame: Number of hours required by college or university. Typically 35-40 hours per week for 10 to 14 weeks.  Hours vary throughout internship, requiring some evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits: Compensation is $10.50 an hour for 35-40 hours per week.

Contact:     Jerry Hall, Stadium Manager
                        Tempe Parks and Recreation
                        c/o Tempe Diablo Stadium
                        2200 W; Alameda Drive
                        Tempe, AZ  85282
                        Phone: 480.350.5265
                        Fax: 480.350.5059
                        Email: jerry_hall@tempe.gov

Application Process

The internship application process involves two equally important parts:

·         The initial review of the potential intern's application package

·         An interview  

Application Package

A completed application package consists of:

1.  A letter of intent which includes information about the position you are applying for, your career goals, and what you hope to gain from this experience.

2.  A completed City of Tempe application for recreational employment.  Application

3.  A current resume.

4.  Three letters of recommendation.

Pre-employment Requirements

Depending on the position, the following may be required prior to initial employment:

·         Successful completion of required selection process.

·         Approval of employment by Department Manager or  City Manager.

·         Drug test and finger printing

·         Verification of experience and education/training (e.g., college transcripts, high school diploma, GED certificate, etc.).

·         Verification of identity, citizenship, and work authorization (e.g., driver's license and social security card).