Physical Education Intern

About Child Mind Institute

We're dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need. We've become the leading independent nonprofit in children's mental health by providing gold‑standard evidence‑based care, delivering educational resources to millions of families each year, training educators in underserved communities, and developing tomorrow's breakthrough treatments.

As part of the Summer Program Team within the ADHD and Behavior Disorders Center, you will report to the Directors of the Summer Program. Unpaid full‑time internship designed to provide students and trainees with supervised, hands‑on learning experiences in children's mental health. Interns participate in structured training, observation, and guided practice with children with ADHD, ODD, and related behavioral and learning challenges through structured movement and physical activity.

All activities are educational in nature, and licensed staff maintain responsibility for clinical services.

Physical Education Interns must be available in person at the following dates and times on‑site at Allen Stevenson School and the Child Mind Institute NYC headquarters office.

Trainings 9am - 5pm EST on the following days:

• Monday, June 22nd
• Tuesday, June 23rd
• Wednesday, June 24th
• Thursday, June 25th
• Friday, June 26th
• Monday, June 29th
• Tuesday, June 30th
• Wednesday, July 1st
• Thursday, July 2nd

Program:

• Daily, 8am - 4pm EST
• Monday, July 6th through Friday, July 31st, 2026

• Gain exposure to evidence‑based behavioral treatment for ADHD and related social, behavioral and emotional disorders in a group program model
• Observe licensed clinicians implementing treatment protocols for ADHD and related disorders both individually and in group settings.
• Implement foundational behavioral techniques with clients in a supervised, educational setting
• Receive approximately 30 hours of structured training focused on ADHD and related disorders treatment principles and group adaptation

• Attend and actively participate in all required training, preparation, and program sessions
• Engage fully in educational and training activities and demonstrate openness to feedback
• Apply skills learned in training during supervised program activities for educational purposes
• Assist in the development and implementation of structured sports, movement, and recess curriculum for children ages 5-10
• Lead age‑appropriate physical activities and sports drills in the areas of soccer, basketball, and baseball that build motor skills, coordination, and confidence
• Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and positive social interaction through cooperative, play‑based activities
• Facilitate pre‑activity discussions focused on the rules and procedures that apply to the upcoming drills and games, as well as post‑activity discussions to summarize the events of the activity and to discuss any problems that occurred during the activity
• Collaborate with sport leads and program staff to plan activities, manage transitions, and adapt games as needed
• Demonstrate familiarity with popular children's sports and playground games (e.g., baseball, soccer, Gaga, kickball)

• Current undergraduate or graduate‑level study in physical education, kinesiology, exercise science, education, child development, or a related field, or equivalent experience in youth sports or recreation programs
• Experience working or volunteering with children or adolescents in a structured setting
• Ability to commit to all required training dates and the full duration of the Summer Program
• Passion for the Child Mind Institute's mission.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to handle conflict and sensitive information with discretion.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to work collaboratively with families, clinicians, senior leadership, and staff.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and proactive, with the ability to manage tasks efficiently and adapt to patient needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player and ability to establish and maintain effective working…