INTERNSHIP-ATHLETE SERVICES AND ENGAGEMENT

at  Paralympic

JOB SUMMARY

As an Athlete Services & Engagement Team (ASET) Intern, you will play a key supporting role in assisting the Canadian Paralympic Committee’s Athlete Services & Engagement Team (ASET) in connecting with Paralympic athletes and alumni in a meaningful and organized manner. Throughout this internship, you will gain valuable hands-on experience in administration and engagement coordination. You will work with other departments of the Sport Team (including Systems and Services, Performance Sciences, Research & Innovation, Performance, and Games Operations) to assist in events, data entry, management meetings, and Games preparation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in sport management, athlete relations, and Games organization, particularly within the Paralympic movement.
Type: Flexible work hours, with the expectation of approximately 15-20 hours per week.
Duration: The internship will run from approximately the end of March 2025 to the end of November 2025.
Reports To: Manager, Athlete Services & Engagement
Location: Remote within Canada, with travel to Ottawa or other locations if required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a Paralympian (active or retired).

EDUCATION

• University or College Diploma in Sport Management, a related field, or equivalent work or life experience.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Basic understanding of athlete relations and sport system alignment, with an interest in Paralympic sport considered an asset.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal teams and external partners.
• High attention to detail, with a strong ability to track and manage information.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Being bilingual in English and French is an asset.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Les candidats doivent être des paralympiens (en activité ou à la retraite)

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Depending on the interests of the successful candidate, there may be opportunities for a variety of additional responsibilities and learning enterprises.