Professional Internship - Two Rivers YMCA at TWO RIVERS YMCA

Moline, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Budgeting, Public relations, Promotions, Registration, Program evaluation, Staff training, Administration, Marketing, Childcare, Aquatics, Fitness, Wellness, Sports management, Child development, CPR, AED

Industry

Health;Wellness & Fitness

Description

Description Overview: The internship program at the Two Rivers YMCA is designed to give the student a professional experience in his/her major area. The internship will be coordinated through the college or university internship program representative. Areas of Opportunity: Administration Membership and Marketing Preschool, Childcare, and Camp Aquatics Fitness and Wellness Sports and Recreation Responsibilities: The YMCA Leadership Team is made up by program and department directors. The student intern will be integrated into a variety of program areas depending on her/his background, interests and university requirements. Each intern will work under the direct guidance and supervision of the program director. Following an initial orientation/training, all student interns are required to submit formal goals and objectives for approval by both the university and internship supervisors. As part of these responsibilities, the student must identify and complete one major project. The student intern will report to the supervisor and will maintain ongoing communication with this staff member through scheduled weekly meetings. As part of the planned experience, students are given direct programming responsibilities to include budgeting, public relation/promotions, registration, program evaluation, staff training and other duties. Specific examples of possible student internship responsibilities have been detailed in the next section. Once a student has accepted and begins her/his internship, the student is obligated to complete the requirement of the program as outlined by her/his school and the Two Rivers YMCA. The intern must represent the YMCA in a professional manner accomplishing duties with pride and enthusiasm. The YMCA welcomes and encourages input from the student and will provide a variety of experiences from which to learn. Interns may focus on one or multiple departments for a diverse experience. Requirements Eligibility Students should be enrolled in an accredited degree program of health education in recreation, sports management, childcare, child development, or other related discipline. Application Process Apply online at: TwoRiversYMCA.org/career-opportunities Student’s should submit their resume, cover letter and 3 references. Certifications CPR/AED for infant, child and adult is required. Classes are offered through the YMCA if needed. Depending on your area of service, additional certifications may be required. Class must be completed within 30 days of hire. Compensation & Benefits A YMCA membership will be included during the internship. The intern will receive an hourly wage for hours worked in a frontline position, which is estimated to be about 65% of the time. Must include a resume with your college or university name. Please direct any questions to employees@ymcatr.org

Responsibilities

The intern will assist program directors with administrative tasks, program coordination, and frontline duties including budgeting and staff training. They are required to identify and complete one major project while maintaining regular communication with their supervisor.