The PKGB internship program is a semester program designed for high school youth to learn about parkour and explore the various career paths available through this non-traditional creative movement discipline.  Students will participate in a mix of leadership development, small project learning modules, parkour technique training, and supervised assisting in youth coaching environments.

Participants in the internship program should expect a very active and nontraditional learning environment.  Interns should be prepared for sessions to include physical challenges and training, mental and philosophical exploration of parkour ideas and concepts, group discussion and team building exercises, and self-directed projects.

Our mission is to help foster and develop the next generation of movers and influencers by creating safe, positive, and impactful summer learning opportunities for a variety motivated participants from all backgrounds. As the program continues to grow and expand, participants will be able to continue growing and learning with the PKGB, with the eventual goal of fun, flexible, and rewarding employment opportunities.

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INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

Pre Requirements

Prior experience in parkour is recommended but not required. Interns and CIT’s from other PkGen programs are welcome, as well as ADAPT candidates that are currently working on completing a certification. At this point the program is only open to students that are currently in high-school, but other opportunities may be available for older or younger participants. 8th graders with extensive parkour experience may be allowed to participate in the spring season with instructor approval.

Internship Goals

  • Build professional skills

  • Identify areas for improvement

  • Learn how to plan and lead classes for a variety of ages and abilities

  • Gain work experience

  • Improve leadership & teamwork skills

  • Prepare for ADAPT Level 1 Coaching Course

Requirements

  • Interns will be expected to participate in each of the following activities on a weekly basis:

    • Leadership - Attend the weekly Wednesday Internship meeting (3-6pm).

    • Training - Participate in at least one teen class or adult/teen class each week (schedule).

    • Coaching - Assist with at least one youth program per week (schedule varies). Accessible only to interns that have completed the ADAPT or CIT course.

    • Passion Project - Each intern will develop a self-directed personal project that they will work on over the course of the season. Check-ins will occur on a monthly basis to provide support and guidance through the process.

Times & Locations

  • The internship year is broken up into 3 main seasons. Teens are encouraged but not required to participate in the full-year program if possible.

    • Mini-Season (September) - for returning interns only

    • Fall (October - December)

    • Winter (January - March)

    • Spring (April - June)

  • Wednesday weekly training & work block at The Dojo @ Somernova. Sessions start between 3-4pm (depending on school schedules) and end by 6pm.

  • Assisting sessions vary by season and by day of the week. Weekday afternoon, weekday evening, and weekend options available each season.

  • Teen/Adult class schedule varies by season but features multiple times/days each week during each of the seasons.

Additional Benefits

  • Free Teen Flex Unlimited Membership (normally $150/month) for access to PKGB classes.

  • Opportunities for additional coaching experiences with PKGB during school year.

  • Opportunity to bring parkour to a CIT’s school or youth organization to help teach parkour to peers.

  • Discounted ADAPT Level 1 Parkour Instructor Course Registration for participants that will be at least 15.5yo by the start of a course (Course takes place during specific school breaks and once each summer).

  • Participation may be eligible for school credit (varies by school)*.

Cost

  • $150/season - All-inclusive membership.

  • Scholarships are available for participants that qualify for free/reduced lunch at school.

  • FREE for Somerville (SHS / PHA) / Cambridge (CRLS / PHA) students for the 2023-2024 school year due to the generosity of local corporate sponsors and individual donors!

*Somerville High School Students - Juniors and Seniors in good academic standing can use the Internship as a Work-Based Learning class with prior approval (2.5 credits per semester).

*Arlington High School Students - Juniors and Seniors in good academic standing can use the Internship as a Work-Based Learning class with prior approval.

Thanks so much to our generous hosts for our weekly meeting location and support!

2023-24 Program supported through an ARPA grant from the City of Somerville through the Somerville Education Foundation.

*Scholarships available for all programs. Inquire at boston.info@parkourgenerations.com.