Sports Management Intern

YMCA Of South Hampton Roads • Virginia Beach, VA

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About The Position

The Sports Management Intern gains hands-on experience supporting youth and adult sports programs at the YMCA of South Hampton Roads. Working alongside sports leadership, the intern contributes to projects that strengthen coach and parent communication, improve coach and staff training, enhance program quality, and expand adult sports opportunities. This paid, temporary internship offers the opportunity to apply academic knowledge, develop professional skills, and contribute to improvements in community sports programming.

The intern will support communication tools and processes, evaluate and improve training and orientation resources, gather feedback and recommend program quality improvements, and research, develop, and promote adult sports programs. The internship also provides practical experience in sports management, program development, and operations; exposure to coach development, parent engagement, and program quality improvement; and mentorship and collaboration with YMCA sports leadership.

The role is based in an active, community-oriented environment and involves regular interaction with children, families, team members, and other stakeholders. Academic credit may be available subject to the student's educational institution. Participation does not guarantee continued employment after the internship.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college or university.
• 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.
• Ability to manage assigned projects and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to YMCA values, safety standards, and positive participant experiences.
• Ability to walk, run, stand, climb, kneel, sit on the floor and return to a standing position, stoop, and jump.
• Ability to lift and pull up to 50 pounds and to stand or sit for extended periods.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail, multitask, and respond appropriately in an active and changing environment.
• Physical ability to complete required certifications and perform essential duties, as applicable.
• Successfully complete applicable pre-employment screenings and maintain compliance with YMCA policies and safety standards.

Nice To Haves

• Studying sports management, recreation, business, marketing, or a related field.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Paid internship at $15.00 per hour.
• Professional mentorship and collaboration with YMCA sports leadership.
• Academic credit may be available, subject to the requirements of the student's educational institution.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed