Sports Programs Intern — Youth & Adult Engagement

YMCA of Portsmouth; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

YMCA of South Hampton Roads is offering a paid Sports Management Internship to support youth and adult sports programs. You will work with sports leadership on projects to strengthen coach and parent communication, improve staff training, and expand program quality and participation.

This internship provides hands-on experience, professional development, and a chance to 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of communication tools and processes that strengthen engagement, clarity, and consistency.
• Assist with evaluating and improving training materials, orientation resources, and staff development opportunities.
• Gather feedback, assess current practices, and recommend improvements to enhance participant and family experience.
• Research, help develop, and promote adult sports programs to expand participation and community engagement.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

College enrollment

Job description

YMCA of South Hampton Roads is offering a paid Sports Management Internship to support youth and adult sports programs. You will work with sports leadership on projects to strengthen coach and parent communication, improve staff training, and expand program quality and participation.

This internship provides hands-on experience, professional development, and a chance to contribute to meaningful improvements in community sports programming.