Organizational Intern, Education & Life Skills

Title: Organizational Intern, Education & Life Skills
Department: Baseball Operations
Report: Manager, Life Skills & Education
Status: Seasonal Full-Time
Dates: January 2025 - November 2025 
Location: Clearwater, FL (includes housing)

Job Description

The Philadelphia Phillies are committed to supporting the ongoing education and development of both our players and coaches. Our Education Department plays a key role in supporting Minor League players and coaches, helping them excel both professionally and personally through language education, secondary education, life skills, and continued education. Recognizing that approximately 30% or more of our players are Spanish-speaking, the Phillies take great pride in offering a world-class Life Skills and Education (LSE) program. In collaboration with the Manager of Life Skills and Education as well as the Lead Teachers, the intern will gain valuable hands-on experience in a sports-focused educational environment, making a meaningful impact on the personal and professional growth of our athletes. The right person for this position will be excited and willing to work non-traditional hours. During baseball season our players play six days a week and classes and life skills activities often take place during off field hours. Additionally, there will be opportunities to travel to the Dominican Republic, contributing to the alignment and development of LSE programming.

Responsibilities

• Assist with teaching English and Spanish language classes for players at varying levels, supporting both group and individual instruction.
• Support and facilitate life skills workshops, helping players develop key personal and professional skills for life on and off the field.
• Support and facilitate life skills activities away from the ballpark, helping players develop key personal and professional skills for life on and off the field.
• Assist with administrative tasks, such as tracking student progress, maintaining attendance records, and preparing educational materials.
• Provide support to players enrolled in the high school program. 
• Brainstorm creative and innovative ways to provide educational opportunities for players outside the classroom. 
• Collaborate with education staff and coaches to ensure the academic and life skills needs of players are met.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• College degree in related field
• Proficiency in both English and Spanish, with strong communication skills in both languages.
• Organized and detail-oriented with effective time management skills. 
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in teaching, tutoring, or working with athletes is a plus.
• Must be comfortable working in a dynamic, sports-focused setting.

You will be required to answer the following question along with the submission of your application:
Why would you be a great fit for this role? (300 word limit)

The Phillies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and are committed to growing a workforce diverse in perspective and background. We proudly strive to build a group of employees who represent the fans and communities we currently, and aim to serve.