Sports Management Intern - Fall 2024
Company Overview:
Skyhawks Sports Academy is a leading provider of youth sports programs that aim to inspire and empower children through physical activity and sports education. Our mission is to foster a love for sports, promote teamwork, and instill essential life skills in young participants. We offer a wide range of sports camps and programs to children across various communities, providing them with the opportunity to learn, grow, and have fun.
Position Summary:
Skyhawks Sports Academy is seeking outgoing, passionate, and self-motivated Sports Management Interns for the Fall 2024 season. This internship is designed for students majoring in sports management, education, or a related field who enjoy sports, staying active, and impacting children's lives. As a Sports Management Intern, you will play a pivotal role in coaching youth sports camps and receive comprehensive training as you progress to becoming a Camp Director. You will be responsible for planning and executing all elements of a successful sports camp, including curriculum prep, equipment planning, communicating with partnering organizations, managing rosters, and serving our end customers. Additionally, you will undertake a high-impact project to improve our business operations in the future, contributing valuable insights to the company.
Responsibilities:
- Coaching Youth Sports Camps: Actively coach children between the ages of 2-12 years in various sports camps. Provide clear instruction, ensure a safe environment, and inspire a love for sports and physical activity.
- Camp Director Development: Gain valuable skills and knowledge to progress towards becoming a camp Director. Learn how to effectively operate a youth sports camp, including planning, coordination, and execution.
- High-Impact Project: Undertake a significant project to improve our business operations. Projects could include creating new business models, enhancing curriculum, advising on process improvements, or identifying ways to enhance customer experiences.
Requirements:
- Current enrollment in Early Education, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Parks and Recreation, Sports Management, Business, or a related field at an accredited university.
- Passion for sports and coaching children, with a genuine desire to make a positive impact.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills for interacting with clients and participants.
- Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to travel to camp locations (elementary, middle, high schools, and some parks) throughout the Greater Twin Cities metro area.
- Must have availability to work late afternoons, evenings and weekends, but scheduling can be accommodated around school commitments.
- Must pass a background check.
- Preferred: Prior experience in coaching and/or childcare.
Benefits:
- Valuable hands-on experience in sports management and youth sports coaching.
- Opportunity to work directly with company owners and gain insights into the business while tailoring your experience to your interests.
- Thorough training in planning and executing well-run sports camps.
- Exposure to diverse aspects of sports management within a reputable sports academy.
- Potential for future career opportunities within Skyhawks Sports Academy.
- Free First Aid/CPR/AED certification and paid training.
Work Location(s):
**We will schedule you within a maximum 30-minute drive from your home. Most camps are held at elementary, middle, high schools, and some parks. **
Job Type: Internship
Pay: $15/hr ($16/hr when promoted to Coach, $17/hr when promoted to Director)
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.