Sports Intern
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Job Description
About Company
The company is the YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley. Its mission, vision, and values are centered around the YMCA movement. It provides various operational and administrative services, including youth sports programs, and aims to strengthen its sports brand in the community.
Job Description
This is an internship position designed to provide broad training experience across several operational and administrative areas within the YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley. Interns will gain experience in an entry-level role, participating in activities such as program development/research, league administration, marketing/advertising, volunteer recruitment, coach methodology & techniques, sports officiating, inventory control, purchasing, facility operations, and office management.
Essential Functions:
• Serve as a role model to members and Y staff, demonstrating the YMCA mission, vision, and values.
• Assist the Youth Sports Director with planning, implementation, and supervision of sports programs, including nights and weekends.
• Apply various techniques to promote interest and participation in sports through active marketing plans, public relations, and informational exchange.
• Collaborate with the Youth Sports Director to develop a plan for strengthening the sports brand in the community.
• Assist with inventory control of sports equipment and facility set-up and breakdown.
• Work with the Youth Sports Director to understand basic staff management/supervision.
• Assist the Youth Sports Director with volunteer coach recruitment efforts.
• Collaborate with the Youth Sports Director to develop and implement an ongoing training program for volunteer coaches.
• Assist the Youth Sports Director with parent and coach meetings.
• Maintain a safe and encouraging environment during practices and games.
• Substitute as a sports referee or coach when needed.
• Research and establish 1-2 new activities for the YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley, including assessing facility impact, staff impact, and fiscal impact with a full program budget.
• Understand and follow all safety rules and regulations of the YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley, including knowledge of emergency procedures and location of emergency equipment.
• Regular and timely adherence to the respective schedule and meetings.
Education And Experience Requirements:
• Minimum of 30 credit hours in Leisure Studies, Sports Management, Athletic Management, Sport Coaching, or Education.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Motivated, with an ability to be self-directed as well as work collaboratively.
• Strong background from participating in, planning, or working within the sports environment.
• Previous experience working with youth and adults.
• Experience and ability to work with and understand the needs of a diverse population.
Certifications And Other Qualifications:
• Must be able to pass a background check.
Physical Demands:
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to run to keep up with the pace of the game/play.
• Ability to stand and walk for at least several hours at a time.
• Use of hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to talk and hear regularly.
• Ability to stoop and kneel occasionally.
Work Environment:
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles.
• Noise level can vary from quiet to loud depending on events and hours.
• Works in a variety of environments, including gymnasiums and outdoors playing fields.
