World Aquatics - Athlete Intern

As an Athlete Intern at World Aquatics, you will be part of the global governing body of aquatic sports, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to major events. This role is designed to help athletes transition from competition to a career in sports management. World Aquatics is committed to supporting athletes through all stages, and this programme offers opportunities to gain experience in sports management and develop the future of sports events. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include working with local organising committees, liaising with National Federations, and operating between various World Aquatics departments and stakeholders to manage and run competitions and programmes. You will be an integral member of the Sports and Development operations team, with real job responsibilities that have an immediate impact on a calendar full of exciting sports events. To be considered for this role, you must be an aquatics athlete who has competed in at least one World Aquatics event in the past four years. You must also be proficient in English, with native speakers preferred. A four-year university degree is an asset and will be given extra consideration. Key qualities such as a passion for aquatic sports, strong communication and organisational skills, adaptability, and a team-oriented mindset are also essential. This internship offers several benefits, including accommodation during the internship period, a transport pass for easy travel around Lausanne, and return flights to and from Switzerland. The internship will be based in Lausanne, Switzerland, and is set to start in March 2027. If you meet the requirements and are interested in this position, you can submit your application with a CV and cover letter.