Skyhawks Sports Academy is a national youth sports camp company committed to teaching children ages 2-12 life skills through sports with a focus on safety, improving sport skills and most importantly having FUN! We offer more than a dozen different sport options and have been implementing sports programs in Minnesota since 1999. Skyhawks works with more than 50 communities in the metro area

We offer you the opportunity to work directly with the company owners, create a customized learning experience, and gain practical hands-on experience in the sports industry. You will be introduced to individuals within the community recreation industry and will learn about different facets of managing a sports camp business.

We are looking for outgoing, passionate and self-motivated students who enjoy sports, business and making an impact on kids. A great experience for sports management, recreation, and business majors. Must be able to work independently and add value to an organization. Prefer students who are taking an internship for school credit. Internships will last three months and will be paid.

What are some of the components of the internship you ask?

Sports Programming and Coaching – Everything we do is to prepare for our sports programs; from after school sports to summer camps. We implement more than 600 programs each year in Minnesota and you will work directly with children ages 2-12 in a variety of sports and environments. Interns will assist in the implementation of our sport-specific curriculum while ensuring the utmost safety for our participants and staff.

Customer Service – Our business is based on relationships. We will teach you how to effectively communicate, influence and interact with all types of customers, vendors, co-workers, and kids. From problem-solving to conflict management you will learn how to confidently communicate with a wide array of individuals in the sport industry.

Staff Management - Interns will effectively manage and communicate with their staff to make sure camps are staffed and equipped.

Inventory Management and Control – Proper equipment is essential when carrying out Skyhawks curriculum. You will learn to efficiently pick up and drop off equipment amongst Skyhawks coaches and Area Managers.

Group Project: Interns will have the opportunity to sign up for a group project within the field they’re most interested in. Groups will meet regularly to discuss their project. Project work will be completed throughout the internship, and presented to company owners at the end of the internship. Interns must complete the summer project to receive internship credit.

Job Type: Internship

Internship duration: January 4, 2023 - May 30, 2023

Shifts:

- Monday-Thursday: 2pm - 8pm

Pay: $15/hr

Job Questions:

1. Do you have at least 2 years of coaching experience?

2. Do you have reliable transportation?

3. Are you taking this internship for school credit?

4. If you are taking this internship for school credit, how many hours do you need?

5. Are you able to relocate to MO for the duration of the internship?

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy:

Skyhawks Sports Academy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees have been and will continue to be considered without regard to sex, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, color, veteran status, or disability. All applicants are carefully screened, and full consideration is given to their training, education, skills, aptitudes, experience, and previous work record. Our Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all aspects of employment – recruitment, selection, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation and benefits, layoff, recall, and termination.