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Sports & Wellness Internships Abroad

AIFS Abroad Internships in Sports Administration.

Why a Sports & Wellness Internship Abroad is Right for You 

Gaining a profound understanding of Sports & Wellness within a global context is pivotal for your long-term career success. Our international Sports & Wellness internships are crafted to broaden your horizons while equipping you with vital professional skills. We tailor our internships abroad to align perfectly with your existing experience, educational background, and future aspirations.  

We advocate for a hands-on approach, urging employers to minimize “administrative tasks” and instead provide you with engaging and impactful projects. As a Sports & Wellness intern, you may find yourself immersed in diverse responsibilities, including marketing and promotions, ticket sales and customer service, athletic recruitment and scouting, and more. Sports & Wellness remains one of our most popular and sought-after career fields, with internship opportunities available across many of our locations. 

Football trainer on the field.

Advantages of a Sports & Wellness Internship with AIFS Abroad

  • Stand out to employers with international Sports & Wellness work experience 
  • Professional development including interview coaching and career readiness program  
  • Guaranteed placement in a full-time internship  
  • Apply with two career fields, not just Sports & Wellness 
  • Customize your internship  
  • Academic credit through AIFS Abroad or your home university

Sports & Wellness Internship Placement Examples

AIFS Abroad has an excellent history of matching talented interns with top tier international companies. Our placement team is dedicated to finding the right employers for our interns based on their chosen career fields, skills, and interests. The following are just a few examples of internship placements that may be available.

Sports Marketing and Business Internship with a Sports Events and Marketing Firm

This Italian sports events and marketing firm focuses on promoting the Italian soccer league. Since 1995, it has aimed to enhance amateur and youth soccer by creating championships, tournaments, and events in Milan. They established a soccer school to emphasize education in the sport, prioritizing growth and training for young athletes without the pressure of competitiveness. The company believes their events foster social importance, allowing players to engage in sporting and cultural exchanges with others pursuing similar goals.

Sports & Education Business Internship with a Athletic Education Organization

This company is a well-respected and professional organization supporting and developing National Curriculum Physical Education teaching. They aim to make a difference to people’s lives through physical activity and sport.

Intern tasks may include, but are not limited to:
– Developing marketing strategies
– Supporting the day-to-day running of the business
– Working alongside the Managing Director and Operations Manager
– Managing social media posts
– Responding to customer emails, calls, and social media messages (their customers are parents and schools)
– Liaising with staff and overseeing teaching schedules

Business & Operations Internship with Irish Fitness Training Organization

This organization is a large sports center in Dublin. Their mission is to inspire, engage, and connect people through sport in a suitable, inclusive, and supportive environment. They offer a variety of classes, sports clubs, and recreational activities to the community.

Intern tasks may include:
– Navigating the customer experience journey
– Designing and formatting new classes
– Linking in with the sales team to help sell memberships and all things fitness related
– Assisting in the development of marketing material for fitness classes and fitness offerings
– Coordinating wellness and nutrition corporate talks and workshops off and on site in offices

Business Internship with Historic Golf Club

The British community in Florence brought golf to Italy in 1889 when they built an 18 hole course on land belonging to the princes Demidoff, just north of the city. In 1934 a new course was created at the edge of the beautiful Chianti country and the the golf club came into existence, taking over the mantle of the Florence golf club. Besides numbering many Champions among its Members, both amateur and professional, the club has hosted numerous international competitions. In 2009, in recognition of its long service to golf, the Italian Olympic Committee awarded the club the Gold Medal for sporting achievement. As a further honor, the golf club can claim no fewer than three out of the eleven members of the Hall of Fame of Italian golf, nominated by the Italian PGA.

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Spring 2026
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Milan, Italy
Fall 2025
12 weeks From $10,490
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12 Week Internship

Optional Credit Available
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Fall 2025
12 weeks From $9,490
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8 Week Internship

Optional Credit Available
Milan, Italy
Summer 2025
8 weeks From $8,790
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Fall 2025
12 weeks From $11,990
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12 Week Internship

Optional Credit Available
Milan, Italy
Spring 2026
12 weeks From $10,490
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8 Week Internship

Optional Credit Available
Dublin, Ireland
Summer 2025
8 weeks From $9,490

Earn Credit For Your Internship Abroad

AIFS Abroad’s international internship program is designed to complement your college degree. You can earn college credits through your home institution, our school of record, or specific location-based opportunities.

How it Works

Step 1

Apply

Submit your application and start working with your Admissions Counselor. We will have an interview to learn about your career goals, educational background, and location preferences to ensure that you are a good candidate to intern abroad.

Step 2

Accept

Once your interview and application are complete, you’ll be cleared to apply. Your Admissions Counselor and our Placement Team will determine if we’re able to match you with a great host employer in your chosen destination. If accepted, this means we can guarantee you an internship within your career field.

Step 3

Enroll

After acceptance, the next step is to simply enroll into the program with your initial deposit to secure your spot. Enrolling means you have officially decided to join the program and take on the challenge and thrill of living and becoming an intern abroad in a new city!

Step 4

Prepare

Before you arrive in your host city, you will work one-on-one with your Program Advisor. They work with you on professional development, career advising and make sure you are ready to move and intern in your new home.

Step 5

Interview

We will start the match-making process and narrow down employers to a select few that you would be a great fit for. You’ll have a Skype or phone interview before you leave, so they can get to know you, and you can get to know them. If everything goes well, then your internship is confirmed! You’ll know where you’ll be interning and the role you’ll be walking into before you hop on the plane.

Step 6

Arrive

When you’ve arrived in your city, you will meet the Location Coordinator and the other interns at your housing. Your internship will start soon after you’ve arrived and there will be social events and excursions throughout the course of your program. We strive to give you the independence you want with all the support and resources you need to be successful during your travel and internship.

Getting started is simple! In just a few steps, you’ll be on your way to building your resume and gaining critical hands-on experience. 

Note: The vast majority of our internship placements are unpaid.

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I think that every aspect of this program made my experience so great. For one, my host city was greater than I could have imagined it could be. It was so fun, charming, and inviting. I think that because it was on the smaller side it made exploring it more intimate and by the first 2 weeks you could really know your way around. Secondly, because my specific program was smaller, it was easier to connect with each of the fellow interns, and we all became very good friends in a short amount of time. I think it was the perfect amount of people. Lastly, the company that I worked for made me excited to come into work everyday and learn. I know that by talking to other interns, their jobs really made their experience as well.

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I also want to give my thanks to AIFS Abroad and Global Experiences for such an outstanding program. With the help of these companies, I was able to earn academic credit at the College of Charleston while furthering my professional experience in an foreign city. I am grateful that I have had the opportunity to be a part of this incredible international experience. Au revoir Paris, a la prochaine fois!

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