INTERNSHIP

Boys And Girls Clubs Of Greater Kansas City•Kansas City, MO

14d

About The Position

The Athletics/Healthy Lifestyles Intern assists with planning and executing sports and healthy lifestyles programming at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City. The role involves recruiting and training coaches; recruiting and registering participants; creating teams and league schedules; setting up game-day operations; supporting sports and wellness partnerships; and promoting BGCGKC athletic programs within its Clubs. The intern facilitates sports programming, leagues, and activities, manages and inventories athletic equipment, and promotes active lifestyles and wellness to Club members and families through in-person and social media outreach. The internship offers exposure to administrative and Club departments, community partners, and youth. It is designed to provide positive work experience in the nonprofit sector, particularly in athletic programming, sports league and clinic administration, and healthy lifestyles programming. The internship lasts 6–12 weeks and is arranged to fit college requirements; the candidate must receive college credit and be in good standing with their college or university. The stipend is $100 per week.

Requirements

Must receive college credit for the internship.
Must be in good standing with their college or university.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, youth, parents, and local community partners from all demographics.
Written and verbal communication skills sufficient to prepare and present oral presentations effectively.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, implementing, facilitating, supervising, and evaluating sports and wellness programs, activities, and events.
Recruit and train coaches and recruit and register youth participants for sports leagues, clinics, and activities.
Create teams and league schedules and help set up game-day operations.
Support the execution of sports and wellness partnerships.
Serve as a liaison within Clubs to build awareness of BGCGKC sports programming and promote athletic participation.
Facilitate sports programming, leagues, and activities in Clubs.
Manage and inventory athletic equipment, including sorting supplies and distributing equipment to Clubs and coaches.
Promote active lifestyles and wellness programming to Club members and families in person and through social media.
Plan sports clinics, sports-related field trips, special events, and activities for the core program area.
Provide guidance and role modeling to Club members and promote their safety.
Attend Clubs during parent pick-up to publicize programs; assist with game-day setup, teardown, and troubleshooting.
Assist with creating content for SportsLAB social media accounts.
Understand and support the Clubs’ philosophy, vision, goals, and youth development approach.
Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Healthy Lifestyles or Healthy Lifestyles Liaison.