Community, Education & Academy Leadership Intern

Community, Education & Academy Leadership Intern

Company: Sports Media, Inc.
Location: Remote
Job Type: Internship
Duration: 120–365 Days
Start Dates: January, April, June, August, October

About Sports Media, Inc.

Sports Media, Inc. is a national sports media, education, and technology organization operating across sports, esports, NIL programs, youth development, digital publishing, and AI-powered platforms. Through the Sports Media Academy, we develop talent, leaders, coaches, and future professionals by combining education, real-world experience, and community engagement.

This internship supports the leadership, structure, and growth of our education and academy initiatives.

Position Overview

The Community, Education, and Academy Leadership Intern supports the planning, coordination, and execution of educational programs, internship academies, coaching initiatives, and community engagement efforts. This role focuses on leadership development, curriculum support, program coordination, and community outreach.

This is an operations, education, and leadership role designed for students interested in sports education, youth development, coaching, program management, or nonprofit-style operations.

Key Responsibilities

Support the coordination and organization of Sports Media Academy programs

Assist with onboarding and engagement of interns, apprentices, and academy participants

Help organize educational content, training materials, and learning pathways

Support leadership and coaching program initiatives

Assist with community outreach and partnership coordination

Help document academy processes, schedules, and participation tracking

Support communication between academy leadership, interns, and departments

Assist with reporting participation, progress, and program outcomes

Required Availability

Interns must be available for core team meetings:

Monday at 9:00 AM MST

Wednesday at 10:00 AM MST

Friday at 8:00 AM MST

SkillBridge participants also meet:

Thursday at 9:00 AM MST

Qualifications

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in:

Education

Sports Management

Leadership Studies

Communications

Human Development

Business Administration

Or a related field

Strong organizational and communication skills

Interest in education, leadership development, coaching, or community programs

Ability to work with diverse groups of students and team members

Comfortable working remotely using digital collaboration tools

Reliable internet connection

Preferred Skills (Not Required)

Experience in coaching, tutoring, mentoring, or student leadership

Familiarity with learning platforms or training programs

Event coordination or program management experience

Interest in youth sports, esports, or educational initiatives

What You Will Gain

Hands-on experience in education and academy program leadership

Exposure to youth development, sports education, and coaching pathways

Leadership and organizational experience applicable to education, nonprofit, or corporate roles

Professional mentorship and structured feedback

Letter of recommendation based on performance

Eligibility for extended internship or apprenticeship opportunities

Internship Details

Location: Remote

Minimum Commitment: 90 days

Preferred Commitment: 180 days

Maximum Duration: 365 days

Apprenticeship: Available based on performance

Academic Credit

Students seeking academic credit must confirm eligibility with their school’s Internship Coordinator prior to accepting an offer.

Onboarding Start Windows

January 1–5

April 1–5

June 1–5

August 1–5

October 1–5

How to Apply Apply Now

Apply through Handshake. Qualified applicants will be contacted for next steps.