Sports & STEAM Intern

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids

About the Role

The Sports & STEAM Intern supports the planning, organization, and delivery of youth and adult programs by assisting with scheduling, facility preparation, and equipment management. This role helps recruit and guide volunteer coaches, tracks registrations and results, and contributes to program promotion and new idea development. This internship provides a hands-on experience in program coordination, event management, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and overseeing youth and adult sports leagues, classes, and special events within sports & STEAM programming.
• Support daily operations of sports/STEAM programs, including scheduling games, practices, and facilities.
• Help recruit, train, and supervise volunteer coaches.
• Maintain equipment inventory, prepare fields/courts/classroom spaces, and ensure safety standards are met.
• Track registrations, attendance, and game results for a variety of programming.
• Observe and provide feedback on program quality to enhance participant experience.
• Research and share new program ideas for the department.
• Promote programs through flyer creation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Availability

• Winter internship, January - April with flexible start and end date.
• Applicants must be available for weekday evenings and weekend responsibilities.

Certifications & Requirements

• State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT).
• Blood Borne Pathogen training.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification required within the first 60 days.
• First Aid Certification required within the first 60 days.

Compensation

• Interns who work over 10 hours a month are eligible for a free YMCA membership.

Note: Currently, we are unable to offer pay for internship hours.