Sports Management Intern
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Job Description
About company
Volo is a large and growing organization that facilitates fitness and social activities for over 350,000 users across the U.S. They aim to provide opportunities for real interaction, activity, fun, and impact within communities, through various sports like soccer and social activities like cornhole. Volo sees itself as a “grassroots uprising” focused on helping people connect meaningfully and share experiences over a season. The company is dedicated to making a difference through community and sports. They have been ranked among Inc-5000 Fastest Growing Companies, serve more than 45,000 kids in free youth programs, have over 350,000 adult participants nationwide, and operate in 8 city markets and counting.
Job Description
This is a Sports Management Internship at Volo, working directly with their team to assist with day-to-day league operations. The internship focuses on gaining practical experience in the social sports industry, with potential for a full-time position upon completion.
Key aspects of the internship:
• Training: Interns will receive an overview of sales, business development, networking, operations, and finance. The goal is to provide valuable knowledge and expertise for future career endeavors in the sports industry.
• Compensation/Perks:
• It is an unpaid internship, but college credit is offered.
• Opportunity to make money by hosting or refereeing leagues.
• Provides invaluable experience in sports management from industry leaders.
• Opportunity for full-time position after the internship.
• Free sports leagues & events.
INTERNSHIP PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (Sports Operations):
• Assist with game reports, customer service inquiries, scheduling, and data entry.
• Support with league audits & evaluations.
• Provide administrative and clerical support for all departments.
• Conduct sales calls to team captains regarding upcoming events and registration deadlines.
• Manage inventory and upkeep of sports equipment and shirts.
• Provide facility and field maintenance as needed, and suggest venue improvements.
• Handle other league-day preparations, including field setup and supervision.
• Set up & take down fields and/or bar setups.
• Use the host app to check in players.
• Execute fundraising activities to support kids’ programs.
• Encourage and maintain a quality experience throughout the league, ensuring players feel welcome and meet each other.
Qualifications (Ideal candidate):
• A passion for sports and social activities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• A self-directed leader who takes initiative and applies a solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and improve.
• Comfortable with all types of clients and decision makers, prioritizing customer service.
• Works well in a team atmosphere and requires low supervision/direction.
• Self-reliant and eager to take on any task, regardless of size.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Currently enrolled in college or a recent graduate.
• Punctual and professional, with an attitude that embraces “work hard, play hard”.
