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Recognizing the need for more skilled and experienced individuals at the Football Foundation of South Africa, a new internship programme was launched in 2014. The goal is to continue to grow and impact FFSA programmes and initiatives through a diverse international group, while offering interns rewarding, challenging, and real-world work and experiences in a beautiful and unique part of the world.

 

As an intern you can expect to work hands-on with all of our different programmes, as well as make a direct, noticeable, and lasting impact at the FFSA and the people it serves. There are immense opportunities for personal and professional growth through working with the FFSA, and the people you will meet and the experiences you will have are truly unique and diverse. Internships with the FFSA last for a period of six months and we encourage any and all current college/university students, recent graduates, graduate students, and/or anyone interested to apply.

 

Current Football Foundation of South Africa internship opportunities are:

 

Internship Opportunities

Research & Impact Intern

PR & Communications Intern

Coaching and Sport Management Intern

JOB SUMMARY:

 

Working for the Football Foundation of South Africa (FFSA) means immersing yourself in the sport fordevelopment field and contributing positively to the lives of South African children and communitymembers.FFSA’s Research & Impact Intern will be based in Gansbaai in the Western Cape where its BarclaysSpaces for Sport (multi-sports) site is located.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of FFSA programmes using an already developed online system

  • Work alongside the sports coaches and ensure daily registers are recorded and monitored

  • Track the progress of the FFSA’s sports and educational programmes using indicators such as attendance, pre/post tests and questionnaires

  • Complete case studies on individuals, programmes, and the FFSA which can be shared withfunders or partners

  • Complete research which provides insight for FFSA in order to improve already existingprogrammes or recommendations on a community need or desire for new programmes

  • Create, distribute and analyse surveys to kids, parents, coaches, teachers, and other localstakeholders

  • Establish partnerships with South African and international Universities for further researchopportunities

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • Minimum Education: Bachelor Degree in arts/humanities (i.e. Political Science, Journalism, Development Studies, English, Mass Communication, or related field)

  • Experience in Monitoring & Evaluation or Research

  • Experience in social media, copy writing, journalism, or other relevant role

  • Native-level English speaker, with outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written

  • Proficient in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Vimeo, Pinterest, Google+

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel), Adobe Photoshop, Indesign

  • Ability to work both independently and with a team

  • Proactive with excellent interpersonal skills

  • Attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects at a given time

 

DESIRED SKILLS:

 

  • Sport background

  • Working/volunteering/studying overseas, preferably in a developing country

  • Non-profit experience

  • Grant writing experience

  • Filming/Video editing

  • Photography

  • Teaching or coaching experience; work with children

  • Knowledge and understanding how sport as a tool can address social and educational issues

  • Knowledge of current issues and developments in the sports and training field, including an interest of government policy and initiatives

JOB SUMMARY:

 

Working for the Football Foundation of South Africa (FFSA) means immersing yourself in the sport for development field and contributing positively to the lives of South African children and community members.

 

FFSA’s Coach and Sport Management Intern will be based in Gansbaai in the Western Cape where its Barclays Spaces for Sport (multi-sports) site is located.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Oversee the development of coaches and the delivery of social messages

  • Mentor and motivate our sport coaches and volunteers, providing support and feedback

  • Support and create a link between our sports and educational programmes

  • Implement new sports trainings for our programmes (soccer, field hockey, athletics, and netball)

  • Assist in planning events and scheduling games

  • Identify training opportunities or courses for coaches

  • Pursue partnerships with local and global sports for development organizations or sports bodies

  • Liaise with local and regional schools and clubs

  • Evaluate the performance of programme participants, assess their strengths and weaknesses, and identify areas for further development

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management or related field

  • 2 + years of sports coaching

  • Expertise in soccer, field hockey, athletics, or netball

  • Native-level English speaker, with outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

  • Ability to work both independently and with a team

  • Proactive with excellent interpersonal skills

  • Attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects at a given time

 

DESIRED SKILLS:

 

  • Experience with managing community coaches

  • Working/volunteering/studying overseas, preferably in a developing country

  • Non-profit experience

  • Knowledge and understanding of how sport as a tool can address social and educational issues

  • Knowledge of current issues and developments in the sports and training field, including an interest in government policy and initiatives

JOB SUMMARY:

 

Working for the Football Foundation of South Africa (FFSA) means immersing yourself in the sport for development field and contributing positively to the lives of South African children and community members.

 

FFSA’s Communications and PR Intern will be based in Gansbaai in the Western Cape where itsBarclays Spaces for Sport (multi-sports) site is located.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Heighten awareness and increase excitement of FFSA’s programmes locally and globally

  • Produce consistent written work and visual projects which can be distributed online or in person

  • Foster and solidify new partnerships which will inspire more interest and publication of FFSA’s work

  • Research, write, and distribute press releases to targeted media

  • Organize events including site visits and donor visits

  • Analyze coverage and track emerging issues on websites or blogs of interest in sport for development

  • Seek advice or support from PR companies

  • Write and edit newsletters, case studies, articles, and reports

  • Foster community relations through events such as open days and through involvement in community initiatives

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • Minimum Education: Bachelor Degree in arts/humanities (i.e. Political Science, Journalism, Development Studies, English, Mass Communication or related field)

  • Experience in social media, copy writing, journalism, or other relevant role

  • Native-level English speaker, with outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written

  • Proficient in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Vimeo, Pinterest, Google+

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel), Adobe Photoshop, Indesign

  • Ability to work both independently and with a team

  • Proactive with excellent interpersonal skills

  • Attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects at a given time

 

DESIRED SKILLS:

 

  • Sport background

  • Working/volunteering/studying overseas, preferably in a developing country

  • Non-profit experience

  • Grant writing experience

  • Public relations experience

  • Filming/Video editing

  • Photography

  • Graphic design skills

  • Basic IT troubleshooting skills

  • Teaching or coaching experience; work with children

  • Knowledge and understanding how sport as a tool can address social and educational issues

  • Knowledge of current issues and developments in the sports and training field, including an interest of government policy and initiatives

To apply for any of these positions, please email your resume and cover letter to:

info@football-foundation.com

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