High School Internship program
About Us
The Silverbacks Youth Basketball is an organization for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade that focuses on youth development by building confidence, teaching teamwork, fundamentals, and discipline.
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We incorporate basketball skills with fun activities and games that allow our players to grow, all while adding a competitive component.
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Our goal is to help all players at whatever skill level, and push them to be the player they never thought they could be.
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This internship program will do exactly that for our high school students as well. It will be an opportunity for students to learn the following
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How to effectively communicate and teach to players of all skill levels
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Marketing strategies through social media for special events and tryouts.
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Coordinate community outreach throughout the area
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Assist with roster management
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Offer individualized solutions with the objective of helping players overcome obstacles and achieve their goals
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And more!
requirements
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'24 or '25 Graduate
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At least 16 years old
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Current basketball player
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Interests in Sports Management college major or coaching
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Comfortable with working with children ages 5-9
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Available up to 3 hours Tuesdays and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings/afternoon
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June 2023-October 2023
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Able to commute to St Charles/Maryland Heights area
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Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function
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Ability to sit/stand/run for extended periods of time
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Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
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Must be quality minded, safety conscious, people and service oriented, a team player and self-starter
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*Interns will not receive monetary compensation, but can receive credit for their high school work if required
internship Application
Please complete the form to apply for a position with us, and we will get back to you within 48 hours.