People Operations Intern
Kids in the Game
People Operations Intern
Kids in the Game
Provider of NYC youth sports programs
Kids in the Game · New York, United States · Part-time · Posted 2026-07-28
Workplace: on_site
WHO WE ARE
Kids in the Game sport and enrichment-based programs can be found in schools and communities across New York City, serving thousands of children every year. Our goal is to provide positive experiences and opportunities through sports and creative play. We inspire kids to embrace new experiences, adopt a healthy lifestyle, and build integrity. Our work is focused on achieving four ultimate impacts:
We believe that what sets us apart is who we are and how we connect with people. We are a Certified B Corporation and we’re committed to doing business for good. We are striving every day to have a positive impact on the lives of our youth, and we believe that it all starts with being the best part of their day. To learn more about our programs and our team, visit www.kidsinthegame.com.
POSITION OVERVIEW
As a People Operations Intern, you will collaborate with our People & Culture Team and work closely with the People Operations Manager and Chief People Officer. Your responsibilities encompass a range of tasks related to employee onboarding, scheduling, and payroll administration. The People Operations Intern can expect to:
As part of our seasonal internship cohorts, you will have the opportunity to connect with other interns from all our departments to learn more about the organization and the business operations. You will be able to participate in cohort discussions to connect and network with the team throughout your internship.
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP
Kids in the Game offers seasonal internships throughout the year. Internships are typically 14-18 weeks long and Interns would be expected to work between 25-35 hours per week in person at our office location. Below are the dates for each season.
Compensation: Internships are unpaid opportunities for first term Interns. However, there are potential opportunities to extend for a second term, paid internship. We can also offer class credit where applicable.
Intern Expectations
Our ideal candidate would meet some or all of the following qualifications:
WHAT WE’LL LOVE ABOUT YOU
WHAT YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE ABOUT US
At Kids in the Game, you can expect to be welcomed into an engaging and spirited environment that emphasizes the importance of teamwork, communication, and collaboration. We are proud to foster an inclusive environment where our team members feel respected by and connected to one another. We value the unique experiences, perspectives, and passions of our employees, and we look forward to adding new personalities to our team.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
At Kids in the Game, you can expect to be welcomed into an engaging and spirited environment emphasizing teamwork, communication, and collaboration. We are proud to foster an inclusive environment where our team members feel respected and connected. We value the unique experiences, perspectives, and passions of our employees, and we look forward to adding new personalities to our team.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment for all of our interns and employees. We recruit candidates from across the city, state, and country, from all cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. We have developed partnerships with organizations that allow us to target our hiring practices to include chronically discriminated against or low-income groups, and improve their access to high-quality employment opportunities.
Powered by Workable
Provider of NYC youth sports programs
Kids in the Game designs and runs youth sports programs in New York City, offering after-school, recess, and physical education activities, as well as specialty camps and clinics. Its physical education curriculum aligns with New York State Standards for Health, Physical Education, and Family and Consumer Sciences, and is delivered by professionally trained coaches who are current or former college coaches, athletes, and health/fitness education graduates. The company tailors its offerings for general education, special needs, and sport-specific groups and has operated customized programs across all five boroughs. The goal is to teach children the value of health and fitness as a lifestyle and to develop NYC’s youth for years to come, through structured activities that complement classroom learning.
Explore more opportunities at Kids in the Game