Paid Sports Management Intern: Youth & Adult Programs

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

The Sports Management Internship at YMCA of South Hampton Roads offers hands-on experience supporting youth and adult sports programs. You will work with sports leadership on projects that strengthen coach and parent communication, improve staff training, enhance program quality, and expand adult sports opportunities.

This paid internship provides the chance to apply academic knowledge, develop professional skills, and contribute to meaningful improvements in community sports programming.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university, preferably studying sports management, recreation, business, marketing, or a related field.
• Interest in youth and adult sports programming and community recreation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate 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.

Responsibilities

• Support coach and parent communication tools and processes.
• Assist with evaluating and improving training materials and orientation resources.
• Help enhance program quality and expand adult sports opportunities.
• Assist with planning and promotion of youth and adult sports programs.
• Collaborate with YMCA sports leadership and mentors.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Currently enrolled in a college or university (sports management, recreation, business, marketing or related field)

Job description

The Sports Management Internship at YMCA of South Hampton Roads offers hands-on experience supporting youth and adult sports programs. You will work with sports leadership on projects that strengthen coach and parent communication, improve staff training, enhance program quality, and expand adult sports opportunities.

This paid internship provides the chance to apply academic knowledge, develop professional skills, and contribute to meaningful improvements in community sports programming.