Fellowship Program

The purpose of the Yale Athletics Fellowship Program is to engage and cultivate young professionals interested in working in college athletics. The positions will provide fellows the opportunity to work in one of the world's most prestigious collegiate athletic programs at Yale University. Fellows will gain integral skills within their specific department, industry knowledge, and career development advice and support. This position will best serve college graduates or entry-level young professionals looking for their first full-time opportunity in the collegiate athletic landscape.

Fellowships are paid, fixed duration, non-benefit, and flexible hour positions. Fellows will support one of the following Yale Athletic Departments:

Campus Recreation

Gain hands-on experience in multiple aspects and areas of Campus Recreation including Operations, Aquatics, Intramurals, and Marketing.
Engage with the diverse campus community, building relationships and gaining experience with various groups and perspectives.
Lead the training and development of staff in various programs, ensuring team members are confident and knowledgeable.
Enhance departmental systems, policies, and procedures by identifying areas for improvement and developing practical, lasting solutions.
This candidate must be certified in Lifeguarding from the Red Cross (or equivalent) or willing and able obtain certification following hiring

Gameday Event Management

Assist the Athletics Event Management team with the management of Yale’s 35 Varsity Sports.
Assist and communicate with visiting teams and officials in lead-up to and on game day.
Oversee part-time athletic event staff and contracted security with scheduling and deployment on game days.
Scheduling of student workers for all home athletic events.

Ticketing

Gain exposure to all aspects of athletic ticketing from day-to-day operations to game day management.
Work alongside student and casual staff, including but not limited to, work allocation, training, upholding internal procedures, problem solving, and more
Provide high-quality customer service through various communication channels, including phone, email, and face-to-face interactions.

Interest in working in college athletics
Strong communication and organizational skills
Must hold or be on track to graduate with a bachelor's degree before the start of this position
Must have a valid driver's license and have a car to drive to multiple events and facilities
Fellows may be expected to assist on nights, weekends, and holidays
The job is in-person in New Haven, Connecticut

Fellows will receive a monthly stipend

Monday, March 30th, 2026 – Application period opens
Sunday, April 12th, 2026 – Application deadline
May 2026 - Candidate selection and notification
Monday, August 3rd, 2026 – Start Date
Friday, July 30th, 2027 – End Date

Last updated: March 2026