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Winter/Spring 2027 Operations and Coaching Internship

Volo Sports · New York, NY · 5 days ago
On-siteOTHR$22.5/hrInternship

About the organization

Volo Kids is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides free, quality sports programs, removing barriers to participation such as financial limitations, transportation, gender, and experience level. Founded in 2015 in Baltimore, MD, Volo Kids Foundation unites communities with a mission to build communities of active, resilient, and confident kids, and a vision to unlock the power of play for every kid, everywhere.

About the role

This internship combines coaching, site supervision, office operations, and social media takeovers. Coaches serve kids and families by providing a safe and fun experience on the field. The position is part-time with opportunities for continued work. In-office hours are for experience or college credit; coaching hours are paid.

Responsibilities

Operations

  • Supporting program recruitment through various strategies, including player and volunteer recruitment, community events, and grassroots marketing
  • Inventory and upkeep of sports equipment and shirts
  • Maintain program needs, ensuring programs have supplies weekly
  • Assist with planning and execution of seasonal staff training
  • Assist with data entry & program reporting utilizing LeagueApps and log reports

Fundraising & Outreach

  • Support fundraising efforts for charity events
  • Support securing in-kind donations and program & event sponsorships
  • Educate Volo Sports players at leagues during Week 4 the Kids
  • Support outreach to school and community organizations to build strategic partnerships

Coaching

  • Serve as direct contact with the kids and families to ensure that they are having a safe and fun experience
  • Plan practice drills using the provided resources and curriculum
  • Work with volunteers and coaching staff to ensure practice runs on time and players remain engaged
  • Utilize SEL and a weekly character focus to provide players with skills they can use outside of sports
  • Know and lead the field setup and cleanup each week

Requirements

  • Must be able to come in person to our offices and programs 2–4 days a week in NYC between January 11th and May 31st
  • Attend Mandatory Staff Training
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills
  • Excellent communicator and problem-solver who is not afraid to ask for help
  • Self-motivated and a team player who can jump in when needed
  • Strong collaborator who can think ahead and anticipate what is needed
  • Comfortable working with large groups of people
  • Resilient and willing to learn from mistakes
  • “No Task Is Too Big or Small” mentality

Qualifications

  • 1 year of coaching or teaching experience
  • Experience with kids ages 5–13

Pay

  • In-office hours: unpaid or for college credit
  • Coaching hours: $22.50/hour

Schedule

  • Part-time, 2–4 days per week in NYC
  • January 11th through May 31st
  • Mandatory staff training required

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