Athletics Department Internship Program

"I could not have gotten the great opportunity I have here at Brown University without taking the internship at Yale. It is always difficult after having a full time position such as I had to take an internship, however to gain the valuable experience of the Ivy League and Division I was well worth it. I am grateful for the opportunity Yale gave me to enhance my career." Todd P. Phelps Assistant Director of Athletics Brown University Yale Facilities Intern 2001-02

Yale has attracted Interns from all over the country and from some of the top sport management programs (graduate and undergraduate) in the nation. All first year Interns have the option to stay a second year to enhance their background. Several Interns have benefited from a second year of experience, while many others have secured gainful employment or pursued graduate degrees after just one year. Below is a list of organizations where former Interns have secured full-time jobs. The quality of the list and the success that former Yale Interns have enjoyed early in their careers speaks for itself.

"My experience as an intern at Yale exposed me to a wide range of areas with Athletic Administration; however, the most beneficial aspect of my experience was the fact that I had legitimate duties and responsibilities that were integral to the overall operation of an NCAA Division I athletics department. Even though I attended graduate school prior to my experience at Yale, it was my year at Yale that really gave me the practical tools to be an effective administrator. The interns at Yale are given the opportunity to lead and make decisions, which is crucial before taking the next step. Finally, the outstanding educational and cultural aspects of being at a place like Yale truly supplemented my work experience and helped me understand the role of intercollegiate athletics in higher education." Tyler Fleming Sr. Associate Director of Athletics Catholic University Yale Varsity Sports Administration Intern 2001-2002

All Internships are ten months in length and typically run from August through May. Criteria for candidacy vary with each position. Formal advertisements for Internships are often posted on the employment website at ncaa.org. Those interested in the positions should contact Yale's Tim Ford at timothy.ford@yale.edu. The search process typically begins in the spring.

Former Yale Interns have secured full-time positions at the following organizations:

• Boston College
• Brown University
• Catholic University
• College of William & Mary
• Dartmouth College
• Harvard University
• Ivy League
• Octagon Sport Marketing
• Pacific-10 Conference
• Princeton University

  "The experiences that I had and knowledge that I gained during my time as a Yale intern have certainly helped me to attain my current position and I believe will continue to help me in the future. The responsibilities which I was given were directly applicable to my interests and I had ownership of several of the projects that I worked on throughout the year. Not only did I learn a great deal about athletics marketing and development through managing projects such as football tailgating and alumni events, my professional development was aided by the interactions I had with others in the office, around campus and in the New Haven community. My internship at Yale was a great introduction to the practical day to day operations of a Division I intercollegiate athletics program." Beth Taimi Assistant Director, University of New Mexico Lobo Club Yale Marketing Intern 2005-06

• Quinnipiac University
• Rutgers University
• San Jose State University
• Springfield (MA) College
• Syracuse University
• Towson University
• University of California-Los Angeles
• University of Connecticut
• University of Maryland
• University of Massachusetts
• University of Missouri
• University of Texas at El Paso
• Washington Redskins
• Wellesley (MA) College
• West Virginia University
• Wheaton (MA) College
• Yale University