Sports Turf Management Internship 2026 Summer

Ankeny, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Function

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 18 2026 and ending August 14 2026.

Questions may be directed to Elliott Josephson Sports Facilities Superintendent at or.

Applications will be taken until the position is filled. Please complete an employment application online as soon as possible. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

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Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties shall include but not limited to:
- 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.

Required Experience:

Intern

FunctionThe 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 hou...