Internship Title: ChampionHer Sports Participation Intern
Start Date: TBC
Duration: 8 weeks
Hours: 37 hrs per week (full time)
Location: Chelmsford/Cambridge
Pay Rate: £12.60ph
Are you passionate about promoting inclusivity in sports and empowering female-identifying students to get active? We’re looking for a motivated intern to support the delivery of our exciting new initiative, ChampionHer! This programme aims to inspire female-identifying students at ARU to engage in sports and physical activity. 🏅
Your Role Will Involve:
✅ Supporting the Delivery of ‘ChampionHer’
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Assist in organising and delivering engaging ChampionHer events.
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Help create a welcoming environment for female-identifying students in sports.
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Support initiatives that reduce barriers to participation in physical activity.
✅ Creating Inclusive & Engaging Marketing Content
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Design vibrant, representative, and relatable promotional materials.
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Ensure marketing content appeals to ARU’s diverse student population.
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Use platforms like Canva and PowerPoint to design compelling visuals.
✅ Recruiting a Diverse Student Workforce
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Help attract students from BAME backgrounds, low-income households, and care-experienced students.
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Build strong relationships with ARU faculties and professional services to support outreach
Required Skills & Qualifications
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Experience working with diverse groups of young people 🌍
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Background in event planning, sports sessions, or workshops 🏋️
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Enthusiasm for sports and a desire to develop skills in sporting environments ⚡
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Strong initiative and creativity to enhance project outcomes 🎭
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Canva, and PowerPoint 💻
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Excellent communication and customer service skills 📞
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Ability to problem-solve independently while also working as part of a team 🔍
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Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion ✊
What You’ll Gain (Learning Outcomes)
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Learn how to plan, organise, and support ChampionHer events 🏅
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Develop an awareness of the barriers students face in sports and ways to overcome them 🎯
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Gain insight into how physical health positively impacts mental well-being 🧘
Project Deliverables
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Ensure Team ARU provides opportunities for equal access to sports 🏆
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Establish a pathway for an inclusive and diverse student workforce in sports 🎓
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Create campaign materials showcasing diverse female-identifying sporting role models 📸
Be Part of the Change! If you’re passionate about empowering women in sports and making physical activity accessible to all, this is the perfect opportunity! Apply now and help us ChampionHer! 🚀🔥
Please Apply now with your CV and Cover Letter!
Closing date: 27th April