About the FHSAA:
The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) supervises and regulates interscholastic athletic programs for high school students at member public, private and charter schools. The organization also recognizes and honors academic achievement among student-athletes at over 800 middle, junior and senior high schools statewide. Headquartered in Gainesville, it is the official governing body for interscholastic athletics in Florida.
Internships Available:
The FHSAA may offer multiple positions across (3) three departments during the Fall & Spring semester terms to currently enrolled college students. This is a full-time paid position for students seeking college and/or course credit that will work directly with each of the Administrative Services, Athletic Services, and Eligibility & Compliance Departments. The program is designed to introduce young professionals to careers in the fields of sport management, event planning, marketing/media relations, along with the due process system of a membership driven organization. In addition to networking opportunities, all interns will gain an understanding of the everchanging landscape of high school athletics through a first-hand experience in the preparation for events and administrative meetings. Possible roles and reponsbilities may include:
Administrative Services Department:
- Assist with daily duties in technology, public relations, and member management
- Write press releases and feature stories
- Assist in the managing of FHSAA awards and special recognition programs
- Assist with accurate record keeping
- Contribute to event planning for State Championship events
- Attend and work FHSAA State Championship events
Athletic Services Department:
- Update Exams for Registered Contest Officials
- Track and update the Constitution and Bylaws for all Sanctioned Official Associations
- Update Mailings to District, Region and Section Coordinators
- Create packets for District, Regional and Sectional Hosts
- Create packets for State Championship Tournament Qualifiers
- Edit Rules and Regulation Manuals for Coaches
- Track and Update State Series Results
- Assist with assigning Contest Officials to Regional and State Championship Contest
- Assist in all preparations for State Championship events
- Assist with daily duties in the Athletic Operations Department
- Attend and work FHSAA State Championship events
Eligibility & Compliance Department:
- Contribute to event planning for FHSAA Compliance Seminars
- Assist with student-athlete eligibility and member school compliance
- Assist in reviewing allegations and member school self-reports
- Develop educational curriculum and materials for athletic administrators, student-athletes and parents
- Contribute to event planning for State Championship events
- Attend and work FHSAA State Championship events
If you have any questions, please contact one of our Department Coordinators below:
J.A. Colasanti
Administrative Services Department
Danielle Hogle
Athletic Services Department
Stephanie Shafer
Eligibility & Compliance Department