Youth Programs Intern

United Sports • Downingtown, PA

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About The Position

Are you passionate about working with children and interested in learning how youth programs operate behind the scenes? United Sports is looking for a Youth Programs Intern to support our growing youth programming department. This internship offers two distinct tracks, Child Care & Youth Development and Admin & Program Support, allowing interns to focus on the area that best fits their interests and career goals. Interns may choose to participate in one track or both, depending on availability, skills, and interest. Youth Programs Interns gain hands-on experience working directly with children, families, and staff while learning the operational, developmental, and administrative aspects of youth sports and childcare programming. Internship Tracks Track 1: Child Care & Youth Development Main Responsibilities Assist with coaching and supporting larger daytime and evening youth classes Help with the set-up, execution, and breakdown of field trips and special events Design and help execute special activities for in-service day camps and after-school care students You’ll Gain Experience In Completing all required childcare clearances and training Working with national franchise curriculums, training systems, and software Hands-on experience across a variety of age groups, skill levels, and program settings Track 2: Admin & Program Support Main Responsibilities Review and organize files including class rosters, childcare documentation, payments, and upcoming birthdays Assist with waiver entry and administrative record keeping Design and execute weekly program enhancements such as Picture Day, Parent Recognition Week, Bring-a-Friend Week, costume days, and other themed activities You’ll Gain Experience In Completing all required childcare clearances and training Learning compliance and documentation requirements for youth programs Working directly with families and supporting program communication and engagement

Requirements

• Are majoring in Education, Child Development, Sports Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Enjoy working with children and families
• Are organized, reliable, and comfortable multitasking
• Want hands-on experience in youth programming and operations
• Are open to completing required childcare clearances and training

Responsibilities

• Assist with coaching and supporting larger daytime and evening youth classes
• Help with the set-up, execution, and breakdown of field trips and special events
• Design and help execute special activities for in-service day camps and after-school care students
• Review and organize files including class rosters, childcare documentation, payments, and upcoming birthdays
• Assist with waiver entry and administrative record keeping
• Design and execute weekly program enhancements such as Picture Day, Parent Recognition Week, Bring-a-Friend Week, costume days, and other themed activities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees