SPORTS BUSINESS OPERATIONS INTERNSHIP
Job Summary
Soccer Stars is the leading youth soccer program for children ages 12 months to 13 years in Long Island and Eastern Queens. Our acclaimed program provides an energetic, enjoyable, and age-suitable introduction to the fantastic game of soccer by providing classes, camps, and clinics held in schools, community centers, and local parks. We take pride in our creative curriculum, which focuses not only on soccer skills but also on fostering social skills and character development, creating a positive and lasting impact on every child we coach.
We are seeking a motivated Business Operations Intern to join our team from March - May. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a current students and recent grads to gain hands-on experience in sports business operations and make a direct impact on a thriving youth sports organization.
As an intern, you will engage in market research, new business development, partnership management, marketing initiatives for our soccer classes across Long Island and Eastern Queens. This position provides valuable insights into the operations of a dynamic youth sports organization, ideal for individuals passionate about sports, business, and youth enrichment.
This is an unpaid internship; however, students may seek college credit by coordinating directly with their professors or academic advisors. The Soccer Stars office is conveniently located at the Cherry Valley Sports Complex in West Hempstead.
Hours of Employment
Minimum Requirement: 22 hours per week
Flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments but requires availability on Saturday or Sunday mornings between 8AM - 12PM
Responsibilities & Duties
Partnership Management
Marketing Initiatives
Market Research
Miscellaneous Tasks
Requirements
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
● Strong interest in business, sports, youth development, and/or operations
● Self-starter with excellent research and analytical skills
● Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with partners, team members, coaches, and site staff
● Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
● Team player who is willing to help wherever needed for the success of the business
● Proficient in Google Workspace
● Willingness to travel locally for site visits (must have own transportation)
● Access to a working laptop
● Reliable and punctual
● Soccer experience is a plus but not required
Through our scientifically backed curricula, we focus on not only building each child's athletic skills, but also on developing critical life skills such as teamwork, patience, and confidence. Our goal is to give every child—from the early learner to the elite competitor—the opportunity to grow through active and nurturing participation in sports and fitness programs aimed at capturing each child’s unique passions and skills.Super Soccer Stars offers the nation’s most popular children’s soccer program for kids ages 1 and up that introduces them to the fundamentals of soccer through creative programming and imaginative games. Backed by 20 years of experience, Super Soccer Stars offers a unique, age-specific curriculum that is crafted to improve soccer skills, build self-confidence, and develop socialization skills.Amazing Athletes is a mobile, year-round, educational sports and fitness program that introduces young children to the basic fundamentals of 10 different sports while helping them master 6 key areas of motor-development and physical literacy. At Amazing Athletes, we empower children by using sports as a catalyst to engage their inner strengths and abilities so they can confidently pursue an active lifestyle through each stage of development.JumpBunch offer kids the chance to try something new each and every week! Our mobile, year-round classes, camps, and customized events all deliver sports, smiles, fitness, and fun through a curriculum of more than 70 different activities. Colorful, age-appropriate equipment, music, and engaging coaches get kids moving, build motor skills, and plant the seeds for a lifetime of physical activity. To children, exercise is play, and play is FUN!TGA Premier Sports enrichment programs combine athletics, academics, and life lessons for a fun and educational experience. We incorporate station-based athletic skill development, STEAM Labs to explore educational concepts through sports, and key life lessons including: teamwork, sportsmanship, perseverance, and leadership.To find out more about the history of our programs, check out our videos below!
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