Youth Basketball (Mavs Academy) Intern
Dallas Mavericks
LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP: June 3rd – July 26th. (duration may change as a result of performance and/or business needs)
HOURS PER WEEK: 20 – 29
Paid internship. No other employee benefits and relocation expenses will not be covered.
PURPOSE: The Dallas Mavericks are looking for qualified applicants to experience a professional work environment by assisting the Youth Basketball Department with a variety of independent and group projects.
The Intern Program Coordinator Assistant will report to the Director of Mavs Basketball Academy and work directly with the youth basketball department.
The Program Coordinator Assistant Intern (Intern) provides administrative support to the Program Director and to Youth Basketball staff. Tasks include, but are not limited to, staffing the Camps, word processing, data collection and entry, maintaining administrative staff schedules, assisting with student evaluations and other clerical and administrative tasks. The Intern works full time Monday through Friday; additional hours may be required. The Intern must consult with the Director before scheduling personal activities that may interfere with job.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be currently enrolled in a Jr. or 4-year college with a preferred concentration in Sports Marketing/Management, Business/Marketing, or Advertising
If applying for college credit you must be able to provide proof that credit will be earned toward your course of study (from school/registrar)..
General Responsibilities:
- Carefully review all program, site and staff materials provided by the Youth Basketball Camp. Return all completed paperwork as requested.
- Carefully maintain confidentiality of information regarding children, families, and staff, as well as conversations that take place in the offices.
- Uphold and promote the Youth Basketball Honor Code.
- Follow all rules and regulations concerning staff conduct, appropriate dress, program procedures, and other responsibilities as set forth in the staff handbook and by administrative staff.
- Assume program related responsibilities as requested by Youth Basketball Director.
Program Coordinator Assistant Intern is required to:
Pre-Session:
- Review program materials (web site, handbooks, etc.) and complete required training.
- Be knowledgeable of administrative policies and procedures that must be implemented in the Program Office.
- Process and track all staff hiring paperwork; work with the staff as needed.
- Assist administrative staff and PCs in preparing for instructor/TA training.
- Assist with preparations for the program and distribution of class and staff lists, memos, and alternate program materials.
- Collect and schedule student airport arrival information, communicate with families, and work with Directors to develop an efficient procedure for handling student registration.
- Under the direction of the Director, assist with student ID list creation.
- Under the direction of the Director, help plan for office move and setup.
During Session:
- Staff the Summer Office between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additional hours are required.
- Create and oversee the Opening Day student registration process (four Sundays across the summer; hours on those days are approximately 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.);
- Always carry and use a Youth Basketball – issued cell phone and respond to requests and emergencies.
- Manage daily communications regarding meetings and notifications regarding student, staff, scheduling, and operational/facilities issues to Director.
- Maintain accurate financial records for airport days; keep all receipts and report expenses accordingly