
To participate in the NAIA Red Banner Intern Program, you must be readily available to work all mandatory events of the championship. Special considerations will be given and evaluated based on individual applications.
The NAIA Red Banner Intern Program will take place at the National Championships below. Dates listed are an estimated range of arrival onsite, to the completion of the progam.
| Championship | Location | Applications Open | Deadline to Apply |
Dates |
| Cross Country | Vancouver, Wash. | September 1, 2026 | October 16, 2026 | November 19-20, 2026 |
| Men's Soccer | Orange Beach, Ala. | September 1, 2026 | October 26, 2026 | November 29 - December 7, 2026 |
| Women's Soccer | Decatur, Ala. | September 1, 2026 | October 26, 2026 | November 29 - December 7, 2026 |
| Women's Volleyball | Sioux City, Iowa | September 1, 2026 | October 28, 2026 | November 30- December 8, 2026 |
| Football | Fort Worth, Texas | September 1, 2026 | November 14, 2026 | December 17-19, 2026 |
| Swim & Dive | Ypsilanti, Mich. | December 1, 2026 | January 27, 2027 | March 2-6, 2027 |
| Men's Wrestling | Wichita, Kan. | December 1, 2026 | January 28, 2027 | March 3-6, 2027 |
| Indoor Track & Field | Gainesville, Fla. | December 1, 2026 | January 28, 2027 | March 2-6, 2027 |
| Women's Wrestling | Wichita, Kan. | December 1, 2026 | February 5, 2027 | March 10-13, 2027 |
| Men's Basketball | Kansas City, Mo. | December 1, 2026 | February 11, 2027 | March 17-23, 2027 |
| Women's Basketball | Sioux City, Iowa | December 1, 2026 | February 11, 2027 | March 17-23, 2027 |
| Bowling | Lansing, Mich. | December 1, 2026 | February 18, 2027 | March 24-27, 2027 |
| Cheer & Dance | Topeka, Kan. | December 1, 2026 | February 19, 2027 | March 24-27, 2027 |
| Beach Volleyball | Mesa, Arizona | February 1, 2027 | March 18, 2027 | April 20-24, 2027 |
| Men's Volleyball | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | February 1, 2027 | March 23, 2027 | April 27-May 1, 2027 |
| Flag Football | TBA | February 1, 2027 | March 31, 2027 | May 5-8, 2027 |
| Lacrosse | Decatur, Ala. | February 1, 2027 | April 5, 2027 | May 7-14, 2027 |
| Tennis | Mobile, Ala. | February 1, 2027 | April 6, 2027 | May 16-22, 2027 |
| Outdoor Track & Field | Asheville, N.C. | February 1, 2027 | April 27, 2027 | May 24-28, 2027 |
| Softball | TBA | February 1, 2027 | April 22, 2027 | May 25 - June 2, 2027 |
The NAIA Red Banner Intern Program will be set up to ensure you gain experience in all the following areas: