Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation
Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”) is the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. We are the proud Home of Champions! We also support the university’s physical education, Recreation and Wellness initiatives. Our dedicated staff embody a culture of excellence, embrace our mission of scholar-athleticism and exemplify a relentless championship spirit. Our actions and staff are guided by the core tenets of the DAPER culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar-Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage, and Work Cohesively.
Human Resources within DAPER is responsible for recruiting, retaining and inspiring all current and future team members. We strive to be an overall great place to work and encourage our team members to be innovative and efficient in everything they do. Our internships provide an opportunity to learn more about working in a complex, multi-function human resources department, and provide opportunities to get an inner look at working in a sports office from the ground up. The HR team is looking for two organized and motivated individuals to join our team as HR Interns for spring/summer 2025. The internship is expected to be from April-September, with the possibility of extension.
The HR Intern is expected to work in an on-site role between 20-30 hours per week. Our expected pay range is $18.70 - $23.59 per hour.
In this role, you will:
- Hire and onboard camp counselors for assigned sports camps, including drafting and sending offer letters, initiating background checks, and providing instructions regarding compliance and HR-related requirements
- Collaborate with and provide guidance to coaches and staff members on the camp hiring process
- Administer I-9s for new employees
- Initiate pay transactions such as one-time and recurring supplemental payments
- Assist with assigning labor schedules and making labor distribution adjustments
- Organize and maintain personnel files
- Assist with transitioning paper files into an electronic system
- Other HR duties as assigned
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy
- Willingness and ability to learn and apply general human resources policies using problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and effectively handle highly sensitive and personal information with sound judgment, tact, and discretion.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong and effective interpersonal and customer service skills
- Strong computer skills, including using the Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive
- Proactive, takes initiative and ownership of projects
At DAPER we know diverse teams make better decisions for everyone, so we encourage people of all abilities and backgrounds to apply.
So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
DAPER’s Integrity:
This position, along with all DAPER coaches and staff, is responsible for the integrity of Stanford’s intercollegiate athletics program and for the reputation of Stanford University. This position is responsible for ensuring that his/her/their involvement with Athletics Department activities maintains the integrity of the University’s reputation and does not negatively impact the relationship between the University and its faculty, staff, students and alumni. Additionally, this position must comply with University policies and procedures, NCAA and ACC rules and regulations.
How to apply:
As part of the application process, you will be asked to upload a resume, and you will also be asked to respond to a short answer question.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the DAPER HR team at
[email protected] *Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
*Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
