Sports Management Intern

Job Description

About the Internship: Sports Management Intern

Join Volo, a rapidly growing movement connecting over 350,000 users across 12+ city markets through fitness and social activities. Whether it’s competitive soccer or social cornhole, Volo fosters real interaction, real activity, real fun, and real impact. We are a grassroots uprising, dedicated to helping people connect meaningfully and share experiences over the length of a season. If you’re passionate about making a difference through community and sports, Volo could be your next career destination.

What’s This Internship All About?

As a Sports Management Intern, you will gain hands-on experience working directly with our talented and knowledgeable team. You will assist with day-to-day league operations, including customer service, partner relations, and data management.

Training & Development:

• Overview of sales
• Business development
• Networking
• Operations
• Finance

Upon completion of the internship, we hope the knowledge gained provides significant value and expertise for your future career endeavors in the sports industry. There is also an opportunity for permanent hire from this position.

More Than an Internship:

• Unpaid Internship with College Credit: Gain valuable experience while earning academic credit.
• Opportunity to Make Money: Earn additional income by hosting or refereeing leagues.
• Invaluable Experience: Learn sports management from leaders in the social sports industry.
• Opportunity for Full-Time Positions: Pathway to potential full-time employment upon successful completion.
• Free Sports Leagues & Events: Enjoy complimentary access to Volo’s leagues and events.

Proof We Are Awesome:

• Ranked Among Inc-5000 Fastest Growing Companies
• Serving more than 45,000 kids in free youth programs
• Over 350,000 Adult Participants Nationwide
• Operating in 12 City markets & counting…

Job Description: Sports Operations

As a Sports Management Intern, you will be integral to the smooth operation of our leagues and events. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with game reports, customer service inquiries, scheduling, and data entry.
• Supporting league audits and evaluations.
• Providing administrative and clerical support for all departments.
• Making sales calls to team captains to inform them of upcoming events and registration deadlines.
• Managing inventory and upkeep of sports equipment and shirts.
• Providing facility and field maintenance as needed; suggesting venue improvements.
• Handling other league-day preparations, such as field setup and supervision.
• Setting up and taking down fields and/or bar setups.
• Using the host app to check in players as needed.
• Executing fundraising activities to support kids’ programs.
• Encouraging and maintaining a high-quality experience throughout the league.
• Making players meet and feel welcome.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for this internship will possess the following qualities and experiences:

• Passion for Sports and Social Activities: A genuine enthusiasm for what Volo does.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Self-Directed Leader: Takes initiative, has a solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving, and demonstrates a willingness to learn and improve.
• Customer-Centric: Comfortable interacting with all types of clients and decision-makers, prioritizing customer needs to solve problems effectively.
• Team Player & Independent: Works well in a team atmosphere, but also thrives with low supervision/direction.
• Self-Reliant & Eager: Enthusiastic about taking on any task, regardless of its size.
• Strong Customer Service Skills: Dedicated to providing excellent service.
• Academic Status: Currently enrolled in college or a recent graduate.
• Professional & Energetic: Punctual and professional, embracing a “work hard, play hard” attitude.

Additional Information:

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Volo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or company policy. We strive to create a healthy and safe workplace and we prohibit harassment of any kind.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.