LHS Athletic Department
Josiah
Experience Information
Employer: Lowell High School
Job Title: Athletic Department Intern
Major: Sport Management
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: No
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
Lowell High School has a student body population of around 1100 students. Lowell High School participates in Division 1 high school athletics, and it prides itself on its wrestling program, which is one of the best in the state of Michigan.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
Much of my time is spent setting up and tearing down game day events with various sports, such as basketball and gymnastics. During those game days, I would also be taking tickets and handling the money from the patrons, or I would be working the scoreboard for sports like basketball and soccer. One interesting task I had was to research historical conference, district, and regional championships for athletics in order to update the presentation of our athletic records.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
Being able to know what is going on behind the scenes and being able to solve problems presented to me have been skills I have been able to work on during this experience. My comfortability with game day events and everything that goes into them has also gone up. I have also been able to work on my people skills in various situations, whether they are good or bad.
Favorite Part of the Experience
Being able to attend the events and interact with the patrons and the athletes has been a good part of this experience because it always presents a unique experience.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
This experience helped me see that being someone who helps with events or manages events is something that I may want to do in the future.
Internship Format
In Person