Winter Term Sports Mentoring Program Coordinator
Stride Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to empowering girls and women through sports mentoring.
Stride's Winter Term Sports Mentoring Program Coordinator makes the mentoring magic happen that builds self esteem, confidence, and camaraderie in girls from elementary school to high school. Coordinator reports to executive director and is responsible for successful operation of mentoring programs that pair Middlebury College student athletes with local students from Mary Hogan elementary school, Ripton elementary school, Middlebury Union Middle School and St. Michael's College student athletes with Winooski Middle School. Programs are Sisters in Sport in basketball with middle school girls and Snow Stars in skiing with elementary through high school girls.
Coordinator works independently to organize mentoring between college team mentors and mentees. In 2021 this will be done remotely via Zoom and other remote activities. Coordinator also updates web site and social media. Coordinator in 2021 will also help organize online fundraiser and assist with administrative duties, such as updating database and website. Internship is a minimum of 25 hours per week and requires some travel to mentoring events. Requires an organized self starter who can work independently, multi-task, and creatively solve problems. Excellent opportunity to gain experience working in non-profit sector in communications and programs.
**Middlebury Only**
Please visit go/WTinternships for information on receiving credit (if desired) for Winter Term internships.