About the role#
The Sports Management Intern gains hands-on experience supporting youth and adult sports programs. You will work alongside sports leadership to strengthen coach and parent communication, improve training materials, and expand adult sports opportunities. This is a paid, full-time, on-site internship based in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
What you'll do#
- Support the planning and promotion of youth and adult sports programs.
- Develop communication tools to improve engagement, clarity, and consistency for coaches and parents.
- Evaluate and improve training materials, orientation resources, and staff development opportunities.
- Gather feedback and assess current practices to recommend improvements to program quality and the overall family experience.
- Research and promote new adult sports initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university, preferably studying sports management, recreation, business, marketing, or a related field.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with coaches, staff, participants, and families.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and eager to learn.
- Ability to manage assigned projects and meet deadlines.
- Commitment to YMCA values, safety standards, and positive participant experiences.
- Must be able to successfully complete all required pre-employment screenings.
- Physical ability to walk, run, stand, climb, kneel, sit on the floor and return to a standing position, stoop, and jump.
- Ability to lift and pull up to 50 pounds.
Location & details#
- Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $15.00 per hour.
- Term: Rolling.
About YMCA of South Hampton Roads
The YMCA of South Hampton Roads is a nonprofit organization founded in 1856. It operates in coastal Virginia and northeastern North Carolina to provide social services, health programs, and youth development. The organization maintains a staff of nearly 600 people. Its primary focus includes child care, fitness, and community support services.
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