Are you passionate about working with children and interested in learning how youth programs operate behind the scenes? United Sports is looking for a Youth Programs Intern to support our growing youth programming department.
This internship offers two distinct tracks, Child Care & Youth Development and Admin & Program Support, allowing interns to focus on the area that best fits their interests and career goals. Interns may choose to participate in one track or both, depending on availability, skills, and interest.
Youth Programs Interns gain hands-on experience working directly with children, families, and staff while learning the operational, developmental, and administrative aspects of youth sports and childcare programming.
Internship Tracks
Track 1: Child Care & Youth DevelopmentMain Responsibilities
- Assist with coaching and supporting larger daytime and evening youth classes
- Help with the set-up, execution, and breakdown of field trips and special events
- Design and help execute special activities for in-service day camps and after-school care students
You’ll Gain Experience In
- Completing all required childcare clearances and training
- Working with national franchise curriculums, training systems, and software
- Hands-on experience across a variety of age groups, skill levels, and program settings
Track 2: Admin & Program Support
Main Responsibilities
- Review and organize files including class rosters, childcare documentation, payments, and upcoming birthdays
- Assist with waiver entry and administrative record keeping
- Design and execute weekly program enhancements such as Picture Day, Parent Recognition Week, Bring-a-Friend Week, costume days, and other themed activities
You’ll Gain Experience In
- Completing all required childcare clearances and training
- Learning compliance and documentation requirements for youth programs
- Working directly with families and supporting program communication and engagement
You Might Be a Great Fit If You…
- Are majoring in Education, Child Development, Sports Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- Enjoy working with children and families
- Are organized, reliable, and comfortable multitasking
- Want hands-on experience in youth programming and operations
- Are open to completing required childcare clearances and training
Compensation
This is internship is eligible for either A.) unpaid with college credit or B.) paid stipend with no college credit.
United Sports is a 127,000 square-foot indoor, 72-acre outdoor sports complex located directly off the Route 30 Bypass in the heart of Chester County, PA. This privately-funded, over $15 million project transformed a historic, but long-neglected, airport into a major center for recreation and field access. United Sports is located in Downingtown PA, a suburb just southwest of Philadelphia. In a time of rapid urban development, rather than building homes or additional corporate buildings, United Sports designed a complex that encompasses 11 outdoor, playing fields and 3 acres under roof with multiple playing surfaces for varying sport use.
United Sports provides an opportunity for your child to participate in sports in a safe environment. Without these additional fields and programs, registrations for youth leagues would be limited due to a lack of field space. On a regular basis, United Sports attracts participants and spectators from a 60-mile to 60-minute radius. Centrally located, United Sports is convenient to people from nearby, neighboring states (Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey).
A premier facility, United Sports has become the central hub for regional tournaments, team training, and excellent programming. United Sports has programs for all ages (youth-adult) and all skill levels. We offer comprehensive Clinics, Summer & Winter Camps, Tournaments, Leagues and Instructional Academies.