Student Intern (Assistant Coach Role)

Job Description

About the Company

This role is for the Athletic Department of New College, which aims to support various sports programs by integrating student interns into their coaching and operational frameworks. The department emphasizes teamwork, professionalism, communication, and leadership among its student staff to enhance program effectiveness and daily operations.

Job Description: Student Intern / Student Manager

Job Title: Student Intern (Assistant Coach Role)

Reports To: Head Coach (specific to the assigned sport)

Job Type: Unpaid Internship (eligible for academic credit)

Hours: Variable, depending on the season and sport; some remote work may be possible.

Location: On-campus (practices, games, events) with potential for remote work.

Summary:
The Student Intern serves in a vital role, akin to an assistant coach, to provide comprehensive support to the coaching staff, optimize departmental costs, and significantly enhance the overall effectiveness of the athletic program. Interns are expected to actively participate in practices and games as determined by the head coach and will contribute to a dynamic and interdependent team environment.

General Duties & Responsibilities (Applicable to All Positions):

• Attend required practices and games as articulated by the head coach.
• Collaborate effectively with coaches, teammates, and athletic staff to support daily team operations, fostering a strong sense of teamwork.
• Exhibit reliability and adaptability in supporting the evolving needs of a dynamic and interdependent team environment, demonstrating strong teamwork skills.
• Maintain organized records, team documents, and data with high levels of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail, showcasing strong professionalism.
• Uphold high standards of confidentiality, accountability, and conduct that are representative of the athletic department’s values, reflecting strong professionalism.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with coaches, athletes, and staff in a fast-paced athletics environment, demonstrating strong communication skills.
• Deliver timely and accurate information related to scheduling, logistics, and team operations through various platforms (verbal, written, or digital), showcasing strong communication skills.
• Model professionalism and leadership while representing the team during campus events, travel, and competitions.

Specific Duties by Sport:

• Men’s Soccer: Attend all practices and games; assist in daily practice setup and breakdown; record practice drills and scrimmages for film review; help manage game day logistics including uniforms and equipment; coordinate team travel and meals; track player stats and wellness checks; assist in recruiting logistics and campus visits.
• Women’s Soccer: Attend all practices and games; support head coach with practice planning and drill execution; maintain equipment inventory and assist in laundry rotation; film matches and practices for performance analysis; organize community service logs and team documentation; assist with communication to players on schedules and logistics.
• Men’s Basketball: Attend all practices and games; set up gym and equipment for practices and games; film practices and home/away games; assist in statistical tracking during games; coordinate team communications and itinerary logistics; help with scouting and film breakdown.
• Women’s Basketball: Attend all practices and games; provide practice and game support; help with player hydration and injury logs; coordinate team transportation and meals; assist coaches with scouting reports and opponent film; track attendance and organize team documents.
• Baseball: Attend all practices and games; maintain equipment and practice supplies; set up and take down field for practice and games; help record pitch counts and stat sheets; assist with video and analytics; coordinate transportation and dugout logistics.
• Softball: Attend all practices and games; support field prep and equipment setup; track team stats and pitching charts; film games for coaching staff review; manage player wellness check-ins and schedules; assist in practice planning.
• Beach Volleyball: Attend all practices and games; set up courts for practice and home events; assist with scoreboard operation and filming; maintain sand equipment and water stations; coordinate facility use and schedules; support logistics for travel and tournaments.
• Men’s Golf: Attend all practices and games; assist with tournament registrations and travel coordination; manage team scorecards and performance tracking; support recruiting database maintenance; organize team meetings and travel documentation; help with social media content and coverage.
• Women’s Golf: Attend all practices and games; coordinate tournament logistics and meals; record individual and team stats; organize equipment and apparel distribution; support course reservations and schedule communication; assist with data entry for team analytics.
• Men’s Tennis: Attend all practices and games; support match-day operations and scorekeeping; maintain court equipment and supplies; assist in setting up practices; record video and match results; track individual stats and organize files.
• Women’s Tennis: Attend all practices and games; manage team travel itineraries; organize practice schedules and drills; provide logistical support at tournaments; track performance and help with training plans; assist in social media updates and team communication.
• Esports: Attend all practices and games; support game scheduling and team coordination; assist in livestream production and scoreboard updates; track player stats and gameplay analytics; manage practice room setup and technology; facilitate communication with opponents and tournament directors.
• Men’s Cross Country: Attend all practices and games; coordinate team travel and race-day logistics; assist with athlete check-ins and timing; record training data and performance; organize warm-up and cool-down materials; help with hydration and nutrition stations.
• Women’s Cross Country: Attend all practices and games; maintain team schedules and workout logs; assist at meets with timing and results tracking; coordinate uniforms and equipment; support social media and photo documentation; assist with team recruitment coordination.
• Indoor Volleyball: Attend all practices and games; assist with net setup, ball carts, and gym preparation; track practice stats and game data; coordinate hydration and player check-in routines; help organize travel and match-day logistics; support recruiting activities and outreach.
• Men’s Swimming: Attend all practices and games; assist with timing and meet entries; coordinate travel plans and meals; manage practice equipment and lane assignments; support wellness tracking and attendance; help film underwater technique footage.
• Women’s Swimming: Attend all practices and games; set up team communications and schedules; help with uniform and cap inventory; assist in organizing meets and hospitality; track athlete metrics and video performance; help manage academic and eligibility documentation.
• Women’s Lacrosse: Attend all practices and games; assist in field setup and practice drills; coordinate player schedules and logistics; manage game day gear and uniforms; support recruiting and social media efforts; track stats and video footage.

Qualifications:

• No prior experience in a particular sport is required, though it is preferred.
• Current enrollment as a student at New College is implied due to eligibility for academic internship credit via the New College CEO office.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Reliability, adaptability, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Commitment to upholding high standards of confidentiality and professionalism.

Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and indicate which team(s) they are interested in working with.