Counseling Intern

About the Role

This is a full-time, on-site Counseling Intern role at SPORTAL CORPORATE PRIVATE LIMITED in Haridwar.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students and participants in sports education programs.
• Offer guidance on personal, academic, and performance-related concerns.
• Conduct one-on-one and small group sessions.
• Help learners set development goals.
• Monitor learner progress in collaboration with coaches and educators.
• Assist in organizing workshops on stress management, motivation, and balanced lifestyles.
• Maintain clear, confidential records of interactions.
• Coordinate with program staff to identify individuals needing additional support.
• Contribute to a supportive, inclusive, and safe learning environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Foundational knowledge of counseling principles and techniques.
• Interest in working with children, adolescents, and young adults.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively listen, build trust, and collaborate with students, families, and staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrate empathy.
• Manage sensitive conversations in a professional manner.
• Organizational skills for scheduling sessions, keeping accurate records, and supporting program events and workshops.
• Enthusiasm for sports and education.
• Capacity to encourage healthy habits, resilience, and positive attitudes in learners.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree or diploma in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Education, or a related field.
• Willingness to learn from supervision, accept feedback, and adapt to a dynamic school and sports environment.
• Prior internship or volunteer experience in counseling, student support, or educational settings is an advantage but not mandatory.