Intern with Can Play

Can Play Internship Program

The Can Play Internship is a comprehensive training program created to ensure that interns with a background or interest in healthcare, sports, exercise science, or related fields, gain the knowledge and skills necessary to provide innovative and quality services while mastering an understanding of the exercise precautions and adapted methods of exercise and sports development across various abilities and skill levels. Intern roles & responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Providing leadership in program/camp functions while working in alignment with the vision of our organization.
  • Participate actively with all age groups and ability levels.
  • Sanitizing equipment and assisting with maintenance of equipment.
  • Offer additional skill or game ideas to enhance our programming.
  • Assist in developing future programs.

Can Play will work with interns to meet their required hours but due to special events and projects, interns may exceed those hours slightly in order to meet the requirements of the Can Play internship program. Can Play requires flexible hours including evenings and weekends but we will make every effort to work with our intern’s schedules.

As a non-profit organization, Can Play’s intern program is non-paid. Students will be required to intern approximately 10-15 hours/week, with limited morning shifts; the majority of shifts are available during the afternoon and evening hours, Monday through Thursday, from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM, and some Saturday mornings. Additionally, students will be expected to work 1-2 Saturdays per month.

Internship Qualifications

  • Experience with children or adults
  • Able to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences
  • Sports and/or fitness background (recommended)
  • Outgoing and personable character (recommended)
  • Experience with computer software (i.e., Google Drive, iPads) (recommended)
  • Pursuing a Degree in healthcare, sports, exercise science, or related field

To inquire about our internship program, please submit your resume along with your internship dates and required hours to info@can-play.org. Please find the application deadlines below:

Fall 2024 Internship Dates 
  • Sept 2024-Dec. 2024
  • Deadline to Apply: 8/20/24
Spring 2025 Internship Dates 
  • January 2025-May 2025
  • Deadline to Apply: 12/20/24
Summer 2025 Internship Dates 
  • June 2025-August 2025
  • Deadline to Apply: 4/23/25