Sports & STEAM Intern

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

The Sports & STEAM Intern supports the planning, organization, and delivery of youth and adult programs by assisting with scheduling, facility preparation, and equipment management. The role helps recruit and guide volunteer coaches, tracks registrations and results, and contributes to program promotion and new idea development. This internship provides hands-on experience in program coordination, event management, and community engagement. This is a winter internship running from January through April, with flexible start and end dates. Applicants must be available on weekday evenings and for weekend responsibilities. The internship is unpaid. Interns who work more than 10 hours per month are eligible for a free YMCA membership.

Requirements

Applicants must be available for weekday evenings and weekend responsibilities.
State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT).
Blood Borne Pathogen training.
CPR certification required within the first 60 days.
First Aid certification required within the first 60 days.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning, organizing, and overseeing youth and adult sports leagues, classes, and special events within sports and STEAM programming.
Support daily sports and STEAM program operations, including scheduling games, practices, and facilities.
Help recruit, train, and supervise volunteer coaches.
Maintain equipment inventory, prepare fields, courts, and classroom spaces, and ensure safety standards are met.
Track registrations, attendance, and game results for various programs.
Observe and provide feedback on program quality to enhance the participant experience.
Research and share new program ideas for the department.
Promote programs through flyer creation.
Perform other duties as assigned.