Paid Children's Programming Internship

Elite Sports Clubs; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship and feedback from team

Flexible scheduling

Academic internship credit potential

Job summary

Elite Sports Clubs is seeking enthusiastic college students pursuing degrees in Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Recreation, or related fields to join our Children's Programming team.

This paid internship offers hands-on experience across a variety of children's programs, working with different age groups and developing leadership, communication, activity planning, and child engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Recreation or related fields.
• Interest in planning and leading activities for children.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support age-appropriate play and social development in playrooms.
• Lead recreational activities, games, crafts and group experiences.
• Assist with hosting birthday parties and family events.
• Support enrichment programs and hands-on learning experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Activity Planning

Child Engagement

Education

Education

Early Childhood Education

Child Development

Recreation

Job description

Learn. Lead. Play. Grow.

Looking for a fun, rewarding way to gain real-world experience working with children?

Elite Sports Clubs is seeking enthusiastic college students pursuing degrees in Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Recreation, or related fields to join our Children's Programming team!

This paid internship offers the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across a variety of children's programs, working with different age groups and developing valuable skills in leadership, communication, activity planning, and child engagement.

What You'll Experience

As a Children's Programming Intern, you'll have opportunities to spend time in several areas of our department, including:

• Children's Playrooms: Support age‑appropriate play, social development, and positive interactions with young children.




• School's Out Scamp: Help lead recreational activities, games, crafts, and group experiences for school‑age children.




• Birthday Parties: Assist with hosting celebrations, leading activities, and creating memorable experiences for children and families.




• Family Events: Help bring special events to life through creative activities, interactive experiences, and family engagement.




• Enrichment Programs: Support hands‑on learning, creative play, and activities that encourage exploration and confidence.

What You'll Gain

• Paid, practical experience working with children of different ages.




• Opportunities to plan, organize, and lead engaging activities.




• Experience in group management, problem‑solving, and communication.




• Exposure to different approaches to children's programming and recreation.




• Mentorship and feedback from experienced team members.




• Flexible scheduling that works with your college commitments.




• Potential eligibility for academic internship credit, subject to your school's requirements.

Make an Impact While Building Your Future!

Gain meaningful experience, develop professional skills, and make a difference in children's lives—all while getting paid to do something you love.