The opportunity will provide the core requirements for Life Skills Development and Academic Support Services that cannot be learned in a classroom. After completing this internship, the intern will be able to apply for Life Skills Coordinator positions across the country and will be well-prepared to deal with the complexities of a permanent position.

PURPOSE: The Life Skills Development Intern will assist the Director of Life Skills Development with the maintenance, progress and enhancement of the Gonzaga Athletics Life Skills Program as it relates to Community Outreach, Personal Development, Leadership Development and Career Development for the student-athletes of Gonzaga University.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Life Skills Development Programming & Event Support – 25%

-Develop and implement comprehensive educational programming for Gonzaga student-athletes.

-Assist in career development programming including workshops, resume building and editing.

-Daily support given to S.A.A.C. Representatives and those participating in the Student-Athlete Leadership Institute.

-Co-instruct the EDPE 195 New Athlete Orientation course for freshmen student-athletes.

-Additional responsibilities of tracking attendance, course evaluations, and guest speaker feedback also required.

Community Outreach Tracking and Record Keeping – 20%

-Coordinate community outreach and service opportunities.

-Manage NCAA Compliance paperwork and record keeping for community outreach.

-Manage PRIDE (The student-athlete development incentive program) scoring and record keeping

Individual Academic Advising – 25%

-Provide academic advisement, mentoring, and support for assigned freshmen and at-risk student-athletes.

-Provide registration assistance to continuing Gonzaga student-athletes each semester during the registration process. -Assist student-athletes in academic planning and major/career exploration.

Multimedia Support – 15%

-Create and maintain multimedia content for Life Skills Development website pages, S.A.A.C. social media outlets, and content for internal and external reporting.

Other/Miscellaneous Functions – 15%

-Learn and perform continuing eligibility checks during each certification period for assigned student-athletes.

-Assist in course registration of incoming freshmen student-athletes for courses each summer.

-Assist with preparation of reports for coaches, staff, the West Coast Conference, and the NCAA.

-Other duties as assigned by the Director of Life Skills Development.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This internship is a fully immersive experience replicating a full-time position in the field of Life Skills Development. In addition to regular office hours, this field often requires night and weekend hours where applicable to fulfill the responsibilities of this position.

Applicant must have earned a bachelor’s degree prior to the start of the internship.

This is a two-year program starting June 1, 2021 – May 15, 2023 and is renewable for the second year by mutual agreement between both parties.

TO APPLY: Please email Emma Moon (moon@gonzaga.edu), Director of Life Skills Development, the following information by Sunday, February 21st.

-An unofficial copy of your academic transcript from each institution you have attended

-A current resume

-A cover letter addressing the following (no more than two pages):

a. Your interest in joining the Life Skills Development staff at Gonzaga University

b. The qualities or experiences make you uniquely qualified for this position

c. In what ways do you hope to grow during your two years at Gonzaga University

d. Any other relevant information to this position

-Three professional references that can speak to your work ethic, qualifications, and character

INTERVIEW PROCESS: - All applicant materials must be submitted by Sunday, February 21st.

- The multi-round interview process will take place between Wednesday, February 24th and Wednesday, March 17th. These interviews will be a combination of phone and Zoom with various members of our staff.

- The successful applicant is expected to be identified by Thursday, April 1st.

- This in-person internship is anticipated to start Tuesday, June 1, 2021 (start date can have some flexibility but will need to be discussed ahead of time).

If you have any questions regarding this position, please reach out to Emma Moon at moon@gonzaga.edu or 509-313-4282. We look forward to reading your application! Go Zags!