Wellbeing Internship // BLR WORLD

About BLR WORLD

BLR WORLD is an award-winning talent consultancy for the culture, entertainment and events sectors, enabling organisations to plan, staff and operate unique permanent and temporary visitor experiences with the very best people. 

Our core services are HR Consultancy, Recruitment, Training, and Operations. We find brilliant people, create high performing teams, design environments and training to help them thrive, then manage them seamlessly on the ground. The result? One-of-a-kind experiences delivered by energised and enthusiastic teams, exceeding the highest standards

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our team as a Wellbeing Intern in Abu Dhabi. This opportunity will provide valuable hands-on experience in coordinating our activations and initiatives with our current and expanding projects on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi. The intern will work closely with our Wellbeing Team to support the planning, organisation, and execution of various activities designed to promote physical fitness, mental wellness, and overall wellbeing within our organisation and specifically our Abu Dhabi based project teams and Core Team.

Responsibilities

1. Coordination of Physical and Mindfulness Activities:

• Support the coordination of physical and mindfulness activities in Abu Dhabi & globally wherever needed.
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of wellbeing programmes, including fitness classes, sports tournaments, wellness workshops, and other related activities.
• Support the planning and logistics of sports events, such as booking venues, coordinating schedules, managing equipment, and ensuring participant registration.

2. Creating a Positive and Enjoyable Experience:

• Bring motivation, excitement, and energy to the programs and activities, creating a positive and enjoyable experience for participants.
• Lead wellness programmes, including stretching and mobility sessions, to promote physical and mental wellbeing.
• Think creatively and outside the box to develop innovative ideas for enhancing the wellbeing programme.
• Understand and include the iRADAH Standards in all you do.

3. Promotional Materials and Awareness:

• Assist in the creation of promotional materials, such as posters, flyers, and digital content, to raise awareness of wellbeing initiatives.

4. Programme Evaluation and Documentation:

• Support the tracking and analysis of programme participation and feedback, providing insights to improve future activities.
• Help maintain accurate records and documentation related to wellbeing activities, such as participant lists, schedules, and waivers.

5. General Administrative Support:

• Provide general administrative support, including answering inquiries, managing emails, and assisting with data entry tasks.

Candidate Requirements

• Graduated or studying final year in a relevant degreeprogram (e.g., Sports Management, Recreation, Exercise Science, or a related field).
• Passionate about sports, fitness, and promoting wellbeing.
• Prior experience in event coordination, program planning, or sports management is a plus.
• Being fluent in Arabic is required (at least at a conversational level).

Soft Skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (English and Arabic).
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate effectively within a team environment.

• Innovative thinking to bring new ideas to the table.

Hard Skills

• Proficiency in using productivity software, such as Google Workplace and scheduling apps.

Location & Commitments

• Full-time
• Work 5 days a week, 9 hours a day, including a 1-hour lunch break (possibility of certain working weekends that will be given as TOIL for the following weeks as well as working outside general working hours of 9am-6pm). 
• Office/Museum based (+ dependant on activity locations around Abu Dhabi).