Internship Job Initiative

Since 2000, Frozen Ropes National Training Center in Chester, NY has provided more than 100 internship assignments for college students in the Northeast. The majority of these opportunities are within marketing, business, finance, video, graphic design, landscaping, and sports related majors. These opportunities range from 15-40+ hours a week, both on-site, at our National Training Center, and off-site, at marketing and sports events. 

Interns will assist with research, business operations, marketing, promotion, event execution – including tournaments and camps, facility management, and other tasks to suit their goals and major. 

The objective is for interns to be directly involved with the upper-level workings of our business. Students will be exposed to the real decision-making processes and engaged in projects that utilize their skills, abilities, and enthusiasm.  The internship program is designed to be an educational experience and students are expected to work with their college/universities to develop learning objectives and obtain academic credit, certification, or recognition.

The duration of our internships is between six and 12 weeks, but internships may be extended depending on the needs of our business and your availability.

With more than 20 years in business (and more than 10 franchises), we have taken our game to the next level. With the help of our expanded sales and marketing team, the Frozen Ropes business model has given our locations the best of both worlds; next-level instruction with an industry-best business and operations model.

This internship aims to enhance your professional portfolio and contribute to your future career goals. Below, we outline the goals, objectives, responsibilities, and keys to success for your internship.

Each position will entail shadowing a professional in the field of chosen position. Goal setting and training will take place the first week and move on to supervised individual tasks and assignments. Our goal for our Interns is to instill confidence and passion in their study and craft. We will challenge them to expand their abilities and apply the knowledge they already bring to the table. With practice and repetition there will be more independence to take the reins on their own.

Keys to Success 

Quality performance on the job can truly enhance a student’s career objectives. 

Eagerness, reliability, a positive attitude, personal accountability and an understanding of collective responsibility will always be in demand. An Internship presents the student with the opportunity to establish a reputation for these qualities and those who carefully plan and successfully complete a meaningful experience will have a greater chance of launching a successful career. 

Success also depends on a student’s appropriate and efficient completion of assigned duties. 

Organizations must only tolerate responsibility and actions that have a positive impact on the public/clients confidence in their ability.

Internship sites have a regular job to perform and must maintain their reputation for professional services. A student’s actions, behaviors, and level of work reflects the policies and standards of both the cooperating organization and the university.

Student’s will be committed to a high level of professional conduct in all phases of the Internship assignment. A student should be prepared for each day by coming in with a strong work-ethic and a dedication to quality of service. 

Sports Administration

-  Correspondence through phone calls, in person, and email

-  Admin of specific projects, facility management, team & event operations

-  Tournament compliance & admissions

-  Organizing facility schedules, staffing, & interview skills

-  Computer software & POS knowledge

Coaching/Instructors

-  Demonstrate and explain the skills & rules of specific sports

-  Assist beginner to experienced athletes sharpen their skills & techniques

-  Organize lessons & classes, camps, games, Connect & plan with other team coaches and instructors

-  Advise on benefits of positive nutritional and mental well being and practices

Sport Business Management   

• Ensuring athletes have required resources needed for success
• Planning, organizing, budgeting, leading, & evaluating in context of multiple departments 
• Collaborating with staff on scheduled events
• Hosting events, meeting, greeting clients and players

Marketing & Social Media Development

• Promoting company products, events, & services on appropriate platforms
• Brand & web design, marketing & engagement strategy & development   
• Content curation, writing skills, honing in on creativity 
• Clear objectives and market planning

Students will:  

• Gain field knowledge, skills and leadership styles, as well as first-hand experience in supervision and administration  
• Develop professional behaviors under the guidance of a professional  
• Reflect on strengths and weaknesses in their performances  
• Network, negotiate, and learn team building skills
• Express effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate ethical decision making and applications
• Transfer flexibility and adaptability while performing their assigned duties
• Utilize their ability to work in various capacities with diverse populations
• Determine the degree of commitment to the field, as well as their personal career planning skills