Sports Operations Internships

The sports industry is very competitive. That's why if you are pursuing a career in the industry, you must gain relevant experience, specifically in your chosen field. If you're planning a career in operations, applying for and accepting a sports operations internship is crucial to your success.

Your internship will allow you to gain relevant experience, learn about the roles and responsibilities in sports operations, and develop skills that can help you start your career. You will help plan tournaments as a sports operations intern, assist with on-site and off-site setup, manage the equipment, and support other branches of the management team.

An internship in sports operations offers various benefits that can help you excel in your career. You can explore the different opportunities available in sports operations and focus on the one suitable for your skill set. Most importantly, it can give you an edge in the sports field since employers look for people with relevant experience. The internship allows you to connect and network with various industry leaders.

What will you do?

  • Assist with the day-to-day and game-day operations
  • Assist in preparing the interior and exterior of the stadium before, during, and after all events
  • Assist with the daily maintenance schedule for the facility
  • Assist in producing other events held at the facility, including field rentals, promotional days, and other events (possible concerts, high school, college games, etc.)

What is generally required?

  • Possess strong organizational and communication (both oral and written) skills
  • Be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and the internet (any other particular program software usage is a plus)
  • Have the ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative
  • Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize
  • Have a professional attitude

Career Tip: In addition to looking for sports operations internships, you should apply for entry-level positions that may even require some experience. If you offer to take the job for half the salary or free, we've found employers willing to accept those terms. You gain experience, they get your help at no cost, and you are likely to be hired after you prove yourself. Give it a try, as we have seen it work.

JobsInSports.com has been helping applicants find sports operations internships in the sports industry before most people even had an email address. We want you to be our next success story and have the experience to shorten your sports job search dramatically. This is a minute sampling of the way we have played a role for thousands of the sports world's most prominent employers in the hiring of tens of thousands of sports recruits since 1999. Are you ready to play your role?

Sports Operations Internship Opportunities

Internal Operations Coordinator

University (PA)

Assistant Athletic Director for Internal Operations

Public university (TX)

Tournament Operations Internship

Baseball Team

Assistant /Associate AD of Internal Operations

Public University

Stadium Operations Intern

Baseball League

Frequently Asked Questions

A sports operations intern will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day activities leading up to the game day. They are also responsible for creating proposals for partnerships, creating manuals for tournaments, and any other duties assigned to them.

Additionally, the sports operation intern will also be responsible for handling on-site and off-site setup. They will be responsible for assisting the event operations manager to ensure everything goes smoothly.

Sports operations interns can receive a stipend for their hard work and effort. Compensation is usually an hourly rate or a fixed monthly amount during their internship. Once you complete your internship, you will get the experience letter that will be helpful when applying for sports operations jobs.

Internships are the best way to get a job in a highly competitive field like sports operations. You can become a top pick for employers who want to hire people with some experience in the field. Also, you’ll get insight into the roles and responsibilities of sports operations.

Most importantly, you can develop the relevant skills to improve your career aspects in this specific field. You can learn from more experienced individuals in the company about their experience and how they were able to rise through the ranks.

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