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Athlete Development Intern

University of Kentucky
locationFayette County, Lexington, KY, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/5/2026
Full Time

Job Title
Athlete Development Intern

Requisition Number
DU14747

Department Name
12F00:UKAA - Support Services

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
15.00 hr

Type of Position
Student

Position Time Status
Part-Time

Required Education

Current undergraduate student.

Required Related Experience

None

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

To be able to lift 10 lbs

Shift

Days

Job Summary

This position provides direct support for the Student-Athlete Development unit. Specific duties may include, but are not limited to: Manage The Kentucky Road social media accounts and develop engagement strategies to effectively tell the stories of The Kentucky Road (via Instagram and LinkedIn), utilize Canva to build graphics and PowerPoint slides (in alignment with UK Athletics branding) that highlight events, student-athletes, alumni, employer partners, and TKR events and resources, provide support for The Kentucky Road website, designing and maintaining webpages, delivering stakeholder-focused content for alumni, prospective student-athletes, and employer partners, and support all events (in-person, virtual, etc) that the Unit provides/hosts

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

This position provides direct support for the Student-Athlete Development unit. Specific duties may include, but are not limited to: Manage The Kentucky Road social media accounts and develop engagement strategies to effectively tell the stories of The Kentucky Road (via Instagram and LinkedIn), utilize Canva to build graphics and PowerPoint slides (in alignment with UK Athletics branding) that highlight events, student-athletes, alumni, employer partners, and TKR events and resources, provide support for The Kentucky Road website, designing and maintaining webpages, delivering stakeholder-focused content for alumni, prospective student-athletes, and employer partners, and support all events (in-person, virtual, etc) that the Unit provides/hosts

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
06/12/2026

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