Job Description:
Date posted: May 9, 2026
Location: Lindsey Wilson University, Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY, USA
Lindsey Wilson University is offering an internship position for Aquatics Programming to run from May 2026 to mid-August 2026. Lindsey Wilson, a member of the Mid-South Conference and the NAIA, sponsors twenty-eight sports and has 800+ student-athletes participating in the various programs. This is a perfect opportunity for a Recreation/Tourism or Sports Management major.
The candidate will assist in the daily scheduling of the pool and multi-purpose room; develop, organize, market, and manage all pool programming and other relative facility activities including, but not limited to: swimming lessons, lifeguard classes, patron pool parties, and fitness classes; assist with the scheduling of lifeguards for open swim and special events; assist in the management of lifeguard staff, including audits and running of in-service trainings; lifeguard as needed; organize, manage, and staff, large nonprofit groups, school groups, and camps’ use of the facility; conduct bi-monthly facility safety checks; record and report monthly pool programming and attendance numbers to the Aquatics Director; develop, organize, market, and manage at least one revenue-producing event; and promote water safety education within Adair County.
Required certifications include: Current lifeguard and First Aid/CPR/AED Certifications.
Preferred candidates will have a working knowledge of the HyTek Systems (Team Manager and Meet Manager), and will have swim camp or age group coaching experience. The selected candidate will be provided with housing and a stipend.
To apply, submit a cover letter, recommendations and resume through the Lindsey Wilson University online employment application. The selection process will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Lindsey Wilson University is an EOE.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and list of 3 references to [email protected] with the job title in the email subject. Or, they can go direction to https://portal.lindsey.edu/forms/hr/employmentApplication/index.cfm
Contact Information
210 Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY 42728
phone: 2703847343
