
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 | Tallahassee, Fla. | September 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025 | November 19-21, 2025 |
| Men's Soccer | Orange Beach, Ala. | September 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025 | November 29 - December 8, 2025 |
| Women's Soccer | Pensacola, Fla. | September 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025 | November 29 - December 8, 2025 |
| Women's Volleyball | Sioux City, Iowa | September 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025 | December 2-9, 2025 |
| Football | Fort Worth, Texas | September 1, 2025 | November 18, 2025 | December 18-20. 2025 |
| Indoor Track & Field | Gainesville, Fla. | December 1, 2025 | February 1, 2026 | March 4-7, 2026 |
| Men's Wrestling | Wichita, Kan. | December 1, 2025 | February 1, 2026 | March 4-7, 2026 |
| Swim & Dive | Elkhart, Ind. | December 1, 2025 | February 1, 2026 | March 3-7, 2026 |
| Women's Wrestling | Wichita, Kan. | December 1, 2025 | February 1, 2026 | March 12-14, 2026 |
| Men's Basketball | Kansas City, Mo. | December 1, 2025 | February 1, 2026 | March 18-24, 2026 |
| Women's Basketball | Sioux City, Iowa | December 1, 2025 | February 1, 2026 | March 18-24, 2026 |
| Bowling | Lansing, Mich. | December 1, 2025 | February 1, 2026 | March 18-21, 2026 |
| Cheer & Dance | Topeka, Kan. | December 1, 2025 | February 1, 2026 | March 26-28, 2026 |
| Beach Volleyball | Mesa, Arizona | February 1, 2026 | April 15, 2026 | April 22-26, 2026 |
| Flag Football | Bradenton, Fla. | February 1, 2026 | April 15, 2026 | May 6-9, 2026 |
| Men's Volleyball | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | February 1, 2026 | April 15, 2026 | April 27- May 2, 2026 |
| Lacrosse | Decatur, Ala. | February 1, 2026 | April 15, 2026 | May 10-16, 2026 |
| Tennis | Mobile, Ala. | February 1, 2026 | April 15, 2026 | May 11-16, 2026 |
| Outdoor Track & Field | Asheville, N.C. | February 1, 2026 | April 15, 2026 | May 19-22, 2026 |
| Softball | Columbus, Ga. | February 1, 2026 | April 15, 2026 | May 20-27, 2026 |
The NAIA Red Banner Intern Program will be set up to ensure you gain experience in all the following areas: