Now accepting applications for Winter 2022 student internships!
Ontario Basketball is seeking four student interns interested in gaining sport industry experience for Winter 2022 (January to April). Four positions are available for the upcoming term:
Intern, Marketing & Communications
The Intern, Marketing & Communications will be involved in various areas of the organization’s marketing and communications initiatives. Reporting to the Manager, Marketing & Communications, the successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a team, demonstrate a positive attitude, and possess a desire to work in an amateur sport environment. Some knowledge of graphic design, photography, videography, and/or communications is preferred.
Intern, Basketball Development
The Intern, Basketball Development will be involved with various areas of basketball development, including high performance initiatives (Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association, Targeted Athlete Strategy, Centre for Performance), community development initiatives (Mega Hoops, Jr. NBA, Ontario Summer Development Program), and coaching and officiating clinics and certifications. Reporting to the Director of Basketball Operations, the successful candidate will work closely with the team to utilize their sports management education through hands-on learning experience.
The Intern, League Development will be involved in all aspects of the Ontario Basketball League (OBL), including communications and administration, gaining hands-on learning experience which compliments their education. Reporting to the Director, Clubs & Competitions, the successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a team, demonstrate a positive attitude, and possess a desire to work in an amateur sport environment.
The Intern, Club Development will be involved with all aspects of Clubs and Competitions administration for the Ontario Basketball club season and Ontario Basketball Championships, while gaining hands-on learning experience which compliments their education. Reporting to the Director, Clubs and Competitions, the successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a team, demonstrate a positive attitude, and possess a desire to work in an amateur sport environment.
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Type of Position: Internships
Term: January to April 2022
Compensation: Honorarium
Application Process: Interested applicants should send their cover letter and resume saved as one PDF file to Emily Acton, Coordinator, Business & Communications, with the position(s) they are applying for in the subject line.
Application Deadline: 11:59PM on Friday, October 22, 2021
Ontario Basketball’s office remains closed for the time being. Winter 2022 interns will be loaned a company issued laptop for the purpose of remote work. If it is safe to gradually return to the office in 2022, work may be a combination of in-office and remote.
Interviews will be conducted virtually during the week of October 25 – 29, 2021. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Ontario Basketball is an equal opportunity employer and pleased to accommodate individual needs. If you require accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment or selection process, please contact Executive Director Claude Nembhard, or Emily Acton.