Athletics Intern

Education and/or Teacher Training, Humanities, Social Sciences
Switzerland
Lugano
Period: 
13 Aug, 2023 to 10 Jun, 2024
Deadline: 
23 Feb, 2023

General information

Duration: 
10 months
Commitment: 
Full-time
Description: 

Primary Responsibilities

  • Support the Athletic Director (AD) and Associate Athletic Director (AAD) in daily administrative tasks.

  • Support the AD and AAD in equipment and uniform management.

  • Support the AD and AAD in running and directing home games, tournaments, and special events of the athletic program.

  • Support the AD and AAD in developing Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) plans for new coaches/instructors and developing a TASIS athletic handbook. 

  • Support the AD and AAD in collaborating with the TPA (TASIS Parent Association) to strengthen the school spirit through the athletic program including pre-event promotional planning.

  • Substitute and chaperone athletic trips and activities as needed.

  • Chaperone Academic Travel trips during the intern’s tenure at TASIS (at least 1 per semester). The intern may also be called on from time to time to serve as a chaperone for Academic Travel trips.

  • Regularly shadow a Health & PE teacher to learn about teaching pedagogy and act as a substitute teacher when needed.

  • Research various sports and athletic programs. 

  • Assist with the creation of resources for coaches.

Employment Requirements

  • Swiss or EU citizenship

  • College/University degree

  • Less than one year removed from education certification/degree program or similar

  • First Aid and CPR Certification

  • English proficiency

Duration of Internship

  • August 2023 - June 2024

Compensation Package

  • 10-month contract

  • Gross compensation: CHF 15’525.-

  • The School also provides medical coverage, housing, laundry, and food benefits (through our dinning hall). The intern will pay social security and tax on these benefits.

  • The school will reimburse up to CHF 1,500 for travel and moving expenses upon arrival and upon presentation of valid receipt.

Compensation: 
Financial compensation
Salary
Accommodation
Reimbursement costs
Health Insurance
Other
Requirements
Languages: 
English: Independent User B2
Level of Studies: 
Bachelor