Opportunities

Upon consultation with the director and internship coordinator, and in accordance with the College of Arts & Letters policy, students may count 1-3 credits of a Institute for Social Concerns Summer Service Learning Project or internship towards the minor.  

Notre Dame Studios/Fighting Irish Media

Notre Dame Studios is a comprehensive media production facility that offers students the opportunity to work in all aspects of a media environment: studio and remote productions, live television, streaming, feature creation, podcasts and global learning classes through their Student Employee Program.

Working in conjunction with university clients, including Fighting Irish Media, Notre Dame Studios provides students the chance to get hands-on experience and learn key broadcasting and production skills crucial to navigating today’s media environment in broadcasting, corporate communications, social media and everyday life.

Whether you’re an aspiring producer, a video storyteller or an on-camera announcer, Notre Dame Studios offers you the chance to develop the skills needed to thrive in the media field with both paid and credit earning positions available. No prior media experience is required.

If you would like to apply for a student employee position or learn more about the program, please contact: ND Studios Student Program Coordinator, mediastudents@nd.edu Phone: (574) 631-2200

Youth Sports Coaching

Students interested in coaching youth sports will find two sources of opportunities:

1. AL 25003 Youth Sports Coaching Internship: This Arts and Letters internship offers the opportunity to assist local elementary and middle-school coaches in a variety of sports such as football, track, volleyball, basketball, wrestling. baseball, and soccer/futsol, depending on the season. ND students will be placed in pairs with teams from a variety of South Bend Community School Corporation schools, and help with practices and possibly competitions for about two hours twice a week, Mon-Thurs afternoons, throughout the semester. In addition to receiving mentorship from South Bend School coaches and staff, students will learn coaching strategies to foster children’s physical, social, emotional and moral development and consider the importance of youth sports to local communities. Students will be asked to attend approximately six hour-long class meetings on Tuesdays at 7:00pm and to fulfill the standard requirements for an Arts and Letters internship.  Enrollment is by instructor approval but open to all students regardless of major.  Students may take this class for either 1 or 0 credit hours; contact Professor Coleman (acolema3@nd.edu) with questions.

 Youth Sports Coaching Application Form

1. Independent Volunteer Coaching: the Sport, Media, and Culture minor encourages students to volunteer their time with youth sports organizations in the greater Michiana region. Current opportunities and programs include
   • Michiana Academic and Recreation Alliance: MARA is continually seeking passionate individuals to join their team as coaches or tutors for the children in our programs. Volunteers will receive training in the Play Like a Champion approach, which prioritizes the holistic development and well-being of the child over competition. If you or someone you know are interested, click this link and fill out the form for more information!
   • The South Bend Youth Fall Basketball League. Opportunties will be available to coach three age groups: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, and 4th-5th grade. The season runs on Saturdays through mid-December. Register to coach HERE - registration ends Sept. 5. Contact: GDemski@southbendin.gov

     • Divisions (8 Teams Per Division | 11 Players Per Team):
       • Kindergarten–1st Grade Registration
       • 2nd–3rd Grade Registration
       • 4th–5th Grade Registration

       Season Schedule:
       • Practices start the week of October 13
       • Games are played on Saturdays at the MLK Dream Center: October 25, November 1, 8, 15, 22, December 6 & 13
       • Practice locations include O’Brien Center, Charles Black Center, and MLK Dream Center
       • One practice per week (Tues–Fri evenings, depending on team and facility availability)

   • Girls on the Run Michiana accepts applications for volunteer coaches annually. Coaches co-mentor a team of 8-15 girls through an 8-week season March-May ending with the most joyful, non-competitive 5K Celebration you will ever be a part of. Teams of girls and coaches practice twice a week for 90 minutes right after school. Coaches will be trained to deliver our evidence-based, confidence-building curriculum. Coaches must complete 3 hours of self-paced online training and attend one 3-hour in-person training in Jan/Feb to be eligible to coach a team. Sign up to coach here!
   • Other volunteer coaching opportunities in the region include the South Bend Police Athletic League, Reins of Life horseback riding, and Special Olympics Indiana.

Internships

For those who hope to forge a career in a sports-related field or who want to better understand how those who work in sports grapple with current challenges, internships offer an invaluable source of experiential learning, practical training, and networking opportunities. Students might also be able to build upon experiences or projects begun in an internship for their Capstone projects. We encourage SMAC minors to pursue internships whether they are paid or unpaid; take place during the academic year or over summer; are conducted on-campus, off-campus, or remotely; or are part of an outside company or a group within Notre Dame. Community engagement opportunities are also available through the Institute for Social Concerns. Students may count up to 3 credit hours of internships towards the minor.

Learn more about internships here