Are you a current Purdue Student-Athlete interested in gaining professional experience? Purdue Athletics offers a variety of internships within the department that will help you develop holistically.
Our goal is to prepare the next generation of leaders and provide them with the tools and resources to begin successful careers. Throughout the internship, you will have the opportunity to build your technical skills and understanding of collegiate athletics, as well as create connections throughout the industry while improving your resume.
Eligibility
Internships are available for Purdue University Student-Athletes only. You must be able to work over the summer (virtually and or in-person). Internships will start during the summer (May-August). This is a paid internship program.
The application for this Summer (2025) will be open from February 10, 2025 through February 26, 2025. Interviews will be scheduled between March 3 and March 7, 2025.
Summer 2025: Participating student-athletes will attend two L.E.A.D (Leadership, Empower, Authentic, Diversity) workshops and the Internship Awards Banquet at the end of the summer. Student-Athletes will build and achieve sustainable career goals, expound on the significance of communicating, collaborating, and cultivating professional connections, and explore various wellness strategies to promote mental health while transitioning out of college.
Eligibility: Current Purdue University student-athletes only
External Internship Candidates: Must secure internship placement by April 1st, 2025 to be eligible for the program. Student-Athlete Development will provide internship resources and assist student-athletes seeking internships outside the athletic department.
Student-Athlete Development Internship Workshop Timeline:
- June 23rd, 2025: L.E.A.D Workshop #1
- June 30th, 2025: L.E.A.D Workshop #2
- August 22nd, 2025: Internship Awards Banquet
Student Internships
• Demonstrate the initiative, desire, and drive to go beyond written job description (bring new thoughts and ideas).
• Take the opportunity to expand network (explore and get to understand the inner workings of the department by interviewing and meetings with designated staff).
• Handle multiple projects while working independently with minimal supervision.
• Practice taking vitals on patients and helping with intake forms/physicals for the summer.
• CPR certification can be achieved during the internship.
• Satisfactory computer skills to help with policy/procedure writing.
• Plan and execute a variety of tasks within the department
• Help with the setup and implementation of Virtual JPC Events
• Front of Office (Answering Phones, Business Office, and Clerical)
• Communicate with donors through stewardship: including phone calls, thank you notes, and face to face
• Other Duties as assigned - Major Gifts/Annual Fund projects
• Assist with brainstorming and providing feedback related to Name, Image and Likeness (NIL)
• Explore interests and complete projects that relate to the student-athlete’s interest in compliance
• Assist with updating participation and seasons of competition
• Other duties as assigned
• Observe and learn social media strategy and apply principles
• Help in the preparation for upcoming Purdue sport seasons
• Assist with updating statistical research and other historical projects
• Other duties as assigned