AAU Internship Program
The AAU offers internships at its National Headquarters in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, providing on-the-job learning experiences for college students. Our internships offer participants the opportunity to gain experience in their chosen field of study.
The AAU offers the following internship positions:
- AAU Junior Olympic Games
- Event Operations – All Sports – Emphasis on events hosted at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
- Photography/Video
- Programmer
- Social Media
- Sports – Athletics, Baseball, Basketball & Volleyball
Intern Qualifications
To qualify as an intern, students must:
- Be in good academic standing and a part or full time student
- Be completed with their Sophomore year
- Have great oral and written communication skills.
- Meet minimum qualifications and requirements of the position.
- Be authorized to work in the U.S. for any company.
- Be enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or graduate degree program - Sports Management/Administration, Business, Recreation, Physical Education, Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Photography, Videography or similar field.
Reviews/Evaluations
The job performance of fall interns / evaluated twice during the semester and summer interns are evaluated twice during the 12-week internship. The Internship Program Cordinator performs a midway and final evaluation. Fall and spring interns will receive a final evaluation at the termination of their part time internship. In AAU’s effort to grow and improve the intern program, each intern is asked to provide feedback and program summary at the completion of his or her work assignment.
The Application Process – What to Expect
AAU encourages qualified candidates to apply for open positions. Your resume will be reviewed and considered for the open position for which you have applied. In the event that your qualifications and experience match with the requirements of the position, you will be contacted by an AAU representative.
Due to the high number and volume of resumes and applications the AAU receives, we are not able to directly contact everyone who applies.
Summer 2012
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Resume Submission Deadline – March 16th |
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Interviews – April 2nd – 13th |
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Selections – April 23rd – 27th |
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Start Date – May 14th |
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End Date – mid-August |
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Fall 2012
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Resume Submission Deadline - August 3rd
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Interviews – August 6th - 10th
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Start Date – September 10th
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End Date – December 7th
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Spring 2013
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Resume Submission Deadline – December 7th
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Interviews – December 10th – 14th
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Start Date – January 14th
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End Date – April 19th
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Summer 2013
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Resume Submission Deadline – March 15th
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Interviews – April 1st – 12th
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Selections – April 22nd – 26th
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Start Date – May 13th
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End Date – mid-August
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Benefits to You
- Networking Opportunities
- Great Resume Builder
- Disney Pass – Allows you access to all four Disney Theme Parks.
- Discounts at local area restaurants.
- AAU Merchandise
We appreciate your continued interest in the Amateur Athletic Union of the United States, Inc.
For more on the AAU Internship Program, email jennifer@aausports.org