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Sports Program/ League Internship- Unpaid

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
Downers Grove, IL, United States
Internship

Description

Unpaid Spring 2024 Sports Program / League Internship opportunity with Indian Boundary YMCA located in Downers Grove, IL.

Indian Boundary YMCA is seeking multiple interns to support our Sports team.

In this internship program, you will gain hands-on experience in all aspects of running Youth, Teen and adult sports programming.

Training will include : how to run a league, facilitate classes, risk management, marketing, budget, and customer service.

Ideal candidates will be committed, energetic, and enthusiastic individuals that are working toward a degree in Parks & Recreations, Sports management, Education or a related field.

Interns will gain the following skills :

  • Complete trainings and certifications in First Aid / CPR, Risk Management, Customer Service, Child Abuse Prevention, Leadership Development, Classroom Management, Policies and Procedures, and the overall function of the Sports department
  • Learn to teach sport classes, clinics or leagues
  • Develop and design classes to meet the needs of diverse groups
  • Learn to facilitate at climbing tower, Basketball courts and more
  • Assist in marketing, budget implementation, and fundraising sport related events

How You'll Do It

  • Minimum of 30 credit hours in Leisure Studies, Sports Management, Athletic Management, Sport Coaching or Education
  • Ability to perform moderate physical activity and adapt to changing work conditions
  • Work with diverse groups of people, and work with minimal supervision
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong ability to communicate effectively with others
  • Must be able to commit to one semester and commit to working up to 20 hours a week
  • Must be willing and flexible to work various hours / shifts including nights and weekends

Child Abuse Prevention - Support the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by :

  • Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
  • Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
  • Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
  • Completing all child abuse prevention training, as required

Qualifications

Behaviors

Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them

Motivations

Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help

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