The city of Fredericksburg, Virginia, is hiring a Sports and Fitness Intern. It is an unpaid position. Click here for more details.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Internship Opportunity: Sports and Fitness Intern for the City of Fredericksburg (Va.)
The city of Fredericksburg, Virginia, is hiring a Sports and Fitness Intern. It is an unpaid position. Click here for more details.
Monday, January 6, 2014
Internship Opportunity: Challenge Aspen (Colorado)
Who we are: Challenge Aspen is a non-profit in Snowmass Village, CO dedicated to impacting lives by presenting meaningful recreational, educational and cultural experiences to individuals faced with cognitive or physical challenges.
Who are we looking for: Anyone interested in working with individuals with disabilities in an outdoor setting. Experience in working with individuals with disabilities is preferred, but not required. All interns will receive multiple weeks of intensive training at the commencement of the internship.
What: Summer interns are primarily lead instructors for programs designed for local participants, including a variety of recreation and cultural activities. Interns will assist the summer coordinator during camps and private groups, including CAMO camps, Challenge Autism programming, and REC programs such as Outdoor Adventure Camp, Magic of Music & Dance Camp and Just for Teens Camp. Summer interns will also help organize special events and projects.
When: May 27 - August 15, 2014
Where: Aspen/Snowmass Village, CO
Compensation: $950/month or $450/month if housing is needed.
Requirements:
-Must be 21 years of age at the start of the internship
-Experience in fields of disabilities, outdoor education, etc. is preferred but not required
-CPR/First Aid Certification (must be acquired by the start of the internship)
How to apply: Visit the website
Timeline for application process:
-January 31 - Applications are due
-Feb. 10-28 - Telephone and Skype Interviews (Round 1 and 2)
-First week of March - Confirmation of selection status
Questions? Contact Brett Coleman, REC/Challenge Autism, Director, brett@challengeaspen.org, 970-923-0578 x 212
Monday, December 16, 2013
Practicum Opportunity: Harrisonburg-Rockingham Sports Commission
The
Harrisonburg-Rockingham Sports Commission (HRSC), formed in 2011, is looking
for a dedicated, self-motivated, energetic and passionate student to assist in
the areas of planning events, marketing and fundraising, youth programming
& education. The HRSC is a 501(C) (3) exclusively educational and
charitable nonprofit organization with the mission of: a) educating the public
about sport, fitness and physical activities as a means for achieving healthy
lifestyles; b) disseminating and promoting amateur sport-related activities in
the area; c) creating, developing and providing youth activities related to
sport, recreation & physical fitness; and to encourage physical activity,
fundamental skill development and cultivate character, citizenship and personal
development through youth participation in sport; and d) making financial
distributions to sport-related organizations within Harrisonburg and Rockingham
County.
Responsibilities:
·
Responsible
for the planning and implementation of HRSC events
·
Work
in collaboration with other volunteers to ensure the successful implementation
of HRSC events
·
Forming
relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders
·
Database
management
·
Research
potential revenue streams for the HRSC
·
Develop
comprehensive sponsorship proposals & presentations
·
Opportunity
to assist with fundraising and development
·
Write
and disseminate press releases
·
Website
development
·
Develop
vibrant partnerships with local youth and nonprofit organizations
Requirements:
Only students
receiving practicum credit from an institution of higher education may apply.
The practicum runs from January-May 2014. Students will be expected to work a
minimum of 5 hours per week.
Contact:
Please email a
cover letter and resume to:
Mrs. Alyssa
Bosley
President
Harrisonburg-Rockingham
Sports Commission
Email:
bosleyat@jmu.edu
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