Youth Programs Intern

United Sports; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 15,233 - 18,246; Part time

Job summary

A community sports organization is offering a Youth Programs Intern position in Chester County, Downingtown. This role provides an opportunity to work with children and support youth programming. Interns can choose between two tracks: Child Care & Youth Development or Admin & Program Support, gaining valuable hands-on experience and skills in the youth sports environment. The internship is eligible for either unpaid college credit or a stipend, depending on interns' choices.

Qualifications

• Must be majoring in an appropriate field.
• Enjoy working with children and families.
• Open to completing required childcare clearances and training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coaching and supporting youth classes.
• Help organize field trips and special events.
• Design and execute program enhancements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Childcare experience

Multitasking ability

Interest in youth programs

Education

Majoring in Education, Child Development, Sports Management, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Are you passionate about working with children and interested in learning how youth programs operate behind the scenes? United Sports is looking for a Youth Programs Intern to support our growing youth programming department.

This internship offers two distinct tracks, Child Care & Youth Development and Admin & Program Support, allowing interns to focus on the area that best fits their interests and career goals. Interns may choose to participate in one track or both, depending on availability, skills, and interest.

Youth Programs Interns gain hands‑on experience working directly with children, families, and staff while learning the operational, developmental, and administrative aspects of youth sports and childcare programming.

Internship Tracks

Track 1: Child Care & Youth Development

Main Responsibilities

• Assist with coaching and supporting larger daytime and evening youth classes
• Help with the set‑up, execution, and breakdown of field trips and special events
• Design and help execute special activities for in‑service day camps and after‑school care students

You’ll Gain Experience In

• Completing all required childcare clearances and training
• Working with national franchise curriculums, training systems, and software
• Hands‑on experience across a variety of age groups, skill levels, and program settings

Track 2: Admin & Program Support

Main Responsibilities

• Review and organize files including class rosters, childcare documentation, payments, and upcoming birthdays
• Assist with waiver entry and administrative record keeping
• Design and execute weekly program enhancements such as Picture Day, Parent Recognition Week, Bring‑a‑Friend Week, costume days, and other themed activities

You’ll Gain Experience In

• Completing all required childcare clearances and training
• Learning compliance and documentation requirements for youth programs
• Working directly with families and supporting program communication and engagement

You Might Be a Great Fit If You…

• Are majoring in Education, Child Development, Sports Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Enjoy working with children and families
• Are organized, reliable, and comfortable multitasking
• Want hands‑on experience in youth programming and operations
• Are open to completing required childcare clearances and training

Compensation

This internship is eligible for either A.) unpaid with college credit or B.) paid stipend with no college credit.