The board
Internship
Student Trainee (Recreation Student Trainee)
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Department of Justice
- Pay
- $50,241–$62,462/yr
- Where
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Apply by
- 2026-10-02
- Posted
- Yesterday
PATHWAY PROGRAM OVERVIEW: The Pathways Internship Program is designed to provide students enrolled in a variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with paid work opportunities in agencies to explore Federal careers while still in school. Provides students with work experience related to the career goals while offering eligibility to permanent employment upon completion. To learn more, visit: Students & Recent Graduates.
What you'd do
- This position is part of the Pathways Internship Program and is located in the Recreation Department at an institution within the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).
- Observes and provides assistance to the Recreation Supervisor / Supervisor of Education and the other recreation specialists in planning, organizing, advising on and administering recreation activities and programs which promote physical, creative and social development.
- Assists with developing and managing leisure-time and wellness activities, including hobby craft classes under, the Supervisor of Recreation / Supervisor of Education.
- Assists with the creation and maintenance of sports leagues and team rosters and explaining rules and procedures of various sports and recreational activities.
What they want
- ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement.
- Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).
- All academic degrees and cou
What you get
- Health and life insurance coverage for Federal employees depends on the type of appointment.
- Students hired under the Pathways Internship Program may be entitled to these benefits.
- If eligible, employees serving on temporary appointments will receive the same government contribution as full-time permanent employees.
- Temporary employees are not eligible for coverage under the Federal Employees' Gro
- Starts
- 2026-09-25