Vacancy: intern (f/m) at the Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit (higher professional education or university level)

The Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit (the Dutch Martial Arts Authority) is looking for an enthusiastic intern (f/m) for a work placement combined with a research project. You will make an important contribution to the work of the Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit in the period from January 2023 to July 2023.

What do we offer?
We are a compact, young organisation with a pioneering role in regulating the full contact martial arts kickboxing, Thai boxing and MMA in the Netherlands. Our place of work is hosted by the City of Amsterdam (gemeente Amsterdam). You will have the opportunity to really familiarise yourself with the martial arts organisations in the Netherlands, from the gym around the corner to the largest international promotions such as Glory and UFC. We can introduce you to them and guide you. Together we determine the exact content and scope of the research. Through us you will get to know not only the martial arts organisations, but also municipal government and other national sports organisations. We offer an internship position for the period from January 2023 to July 2023, on average around three to four days per week. The exact duration and scope can be agreed in consultation.

What do we ask of you?
Commitment, interest and above all enjoyment. Ultimately, that also determines the quality of your work. In addition, you should enjoy doing research, it helps if you write fluently and well, and you should be willing to help us with all kinds of tasks that come our way and yours during your internship, such as attending and scheduling meetings and helping to write news items or minutes of meetings. You are flexible and do not mind being called upon in the evening or at the weekend from time to time. You are also able to work well independently.

Above all, you should want to learn a great deal. We expect a curious, open attitude from you as an intern. An affinity with (martial arts) sport is a requirement. The minimum level is the final phase of higher professional education (hbo) or university (wo), in relevant fields such as Sport, Management & Entrepreneurship, Sports Marketing, Human Movement Sciences, Social Sciences, or Marketing and Communication.

For more information or to apply: Farid Gamei, Director of the Vechtsportautoriteit: info@vechtsportautoriteit.nl