Job Description

Are you passionate about football and eager to inspire the next generation of athletes? The Detroit Lions are looking for enthusiastic and driven individuals to help us bring the game to life for young players and fans!

The Football Education Interns will be responsible for assisting the Executive Director of Football Education and the Detroit Lions Football Education Team regarding all Detroit Lions Football Education Programs such as Summer Camps, Half-time/Post-Game Youth Football Games, Specialty Clinics, and Mini-Clinics. The intern will be expected to exercise initiative and good judgment regarding working with children and in all Football Education programs and football outreach initiatives.

The hours for this position are 9:00AM - 5:00PM for the first 4 weeks and the last week and approximately 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. during the 9-week camp season. The interns will work an average of 8-9 hours per day. This internship is seasonal and would begin on Monday, May 12, 2025 and end on Friday, August 15, 2025 (14 weeks). This is a paid position. During football camps, interns will be required to work outdoors. Please see the 2025 camp schedule here: http://www.detroitlions.com/summercamps

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (including, but not limited to):
The Football Education Summer Intern position will have daily responsibilities including, without limitation, the following:

• Extensive involvement in the marketing, promotions and public relations of 2025 Detroit Lions Summer Football Camps via print, radio, social media, and grass roots methods
• Planning, evaluation, and coordination of practices, games, and special events, including set up and break down of entire camp operation
• Scheduling transportation and equipment distribution for events
• Monitor the day-to-day operations of the field while ensuring requisite supplies are available during practices and games
• Coordinate the daily on-site camp registration process, including but not limited to, check-in, waiver collection, t-shirt and name tag distribution
• Enforce safety rules; notify proper personnel when field maintenance is required, and/or recognize any hazardous situations and report to the Camp Head Coach.
• Selling of merchandise and additional Summer Camps
• Multimedia involvement including, but not limited to, video capturing and editing, social media storytelling, video applications and photography
• Assist with other duties as assigned
  
  

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Strong oral and written communications skills. This includes the ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and get clarification, as well as the ability to write clearly and informatively
• The ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and develop solutions quickly and effectively
• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a professional manner
• Ability to exercise initiative and good judgment in regard to working with children and in all Football Education programs and football outreach initiatives
• Ability to work with a flexible schedule in order to be available for scheduled events, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Will accept other responsibilities and duties required by the supervisor consistent with the objectives and essential functions of this position. Such responsibilities shall be incorporated into the position description if they are ongoing.

 QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently enrolled at a University seeking a degree in Sports Administration, Marketing, Coaching/Education, Event Management, or equivalent
• Must have own transportation, valid driver’s license and a good driving record
• Must have strong desire and ability to work with children ages 4-17
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Must have clear understanding, knowledge and passion for football – prior coaching experience preferred
• Have a strong understanding and ability to properly utilize social media platforms, including but not limited to, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok
• Experience working with youth, along with demonstrated leadership skills preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint, including Outlook and Internet Explorer)
• Ability to work with a flexible schedule in order to be available for scheduled events, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Please provide a copy of your resume along with a cover letter detailing your interest and related experience to the position. Those that do not provide a cover letter will not be considered.
• A valid Driver’s License and a good driving record
• Will adjust schedule as needed to meet work goals and time constraints.
• May require work out of both the Ford Field Management Office and the Meijer Performance Center