Listing details
- Last verified Nov 4
About the job
Sports Intern
The Sports Intern will support the structure, direction, services, and programs related to Sports & Fitness. This includes assisting with the coordination/facilitation of all sports activities, marketing efforts, data entry/compilation, and office assignments relevant to sports programs.
A sports intern will help facilitate intramural and club sports programs, conduct monthly club meetings, and officiate events. Responsibilities will involve marketing, promoting activities, event setup, facilitation, and program evaluations. Interns will also assist with the sports club council and participate in various committees, allowing them to engage and collaborate with others in recreational sports initiatives.
Additionally, interns will be tasked to research and propose programming for upcoming semesters including networking with external recreational sports organizations to establish collaborations with the university.
Organization
University of Houston-Downtown Sports & Fitness 1000 Naylor St. Houston, TX 77002
Organization Description
UHD Sports & Fitness is a vital and integral part of student life on campus. Sports & Fitness provides the university community with programs that offer vigorous, fun-filled, health-promoting, physical activities conducive to wellness and personal development. Sports & Fitness supports the mission of UHD by seeking to create a climate that motivates members to embrace a healthy lifestyle that can enhance their academic studies, build friendships and social skills, develop leadership qualities, and cultivate a sense of ownership and belonging to the university.
The 74,000-square-foot Wellness and Success Center includes three courts equipped for basketball, volleyball, badminton, and pickleball. Additionally, there are three multipurpose studios designed for aerobics, dance, and martial arts, along with state-of-the-art weight equipment and cardiovascular units, including treadmills, ellipticals, and exercise bikes.
In addition to group exercise classes, personal training, massage therapy, nutrition counseling, health workshops, and certifications, the Sports & Fitness program also offers intramural sports and club sports programs. Evaluations and assessments are conducted to ensure compliance with SACS and university standards.
An internship with Sports & Fitness provides students with hands-on experience in programming, facilitating, assessing, and evaluating health, wellness, and sports initiatives within a vibrant university environment. These transferable skills will help interns stand out among other applicants seeking positions in Campus Recreation.
Description of Internship
An intern will work with the Associate Director, the Fitness Coordinator, the Sports Coordinator, or the eSports Coordinator within the Department of Sports & Fitness.
Criteria for Interns
To qualify as an intern, applicants must:
- Maintain good academic standing.
- Be enrolled in a higher education curriculum that focuses on health, wellness, or sports studies.
- Show a genuine interest in health, wellness, or sports programming.
- Be professional and enthusiastic about collaborating with others.
- Be available during operating hours (Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM; note that sports intern hours may vary).
- Possess proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Compensation
Interns will earn 160-320 hours over a 15-week semester, which can be applied toward fulfilling an academic requirement.
Department Contact:
Shaneisha Weir, Associate Director of Sports & Fitness [email protected] 713-221-8229