Sports Business Operations Intern

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 New Business Development Support the development of partnerships and outreach programs to expand our business presence Assist in creating strategies to target new customers and broaden program offerings Partnership Management Assist in managing relationships with preexisting partners alongside the President and Partnerships Coordinator Coordinate with partners to ensure ongoing satisfaction and identify new collaboration opportunities Marketing Initiatives Collaborate on marketing campaigns to promote classes and events Assist in managing social media accounts and creating engaging content Market Research Identify trends and opportunities in the youth sports industry Conduct research on competitors to gather insights into their programs, pricing, and strategies Miscellaneous Tasks Assist with administrative and operational tasks to support day-to-day business functions RequirementsRequirements 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

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

• New Business Development
  Support the development of partnerships and outreach programs to expand our business presence
• Assist in creating strategies to target new customers and broaden program offerings

Partnership Management

• Assist in managing relationships with preexisting partners alongside the President and Partnerships Coordinator
• Coordinate with partners to ensure ongoing satisfaction and identify new collaboration opportunities

Marketing Initiatives

• Collaborate on marketing campaigns to promote classes and events
• Assist in managing social media accounts and creating engaging content

Market Research

• Identify trends and opportunities in the youth sports industry
• Conduct research on competitors to gather insights into their programs, pricing, and strategies

Miscellaneous Tasks

• Assist with administrative and operational tasks to support day-to-day business functions

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

For over 20 years, Soccer Stars has been the premier youth educational soccer program throughout the country. Across 16+ states, we use the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children not only improve their soccer skills, but develop self-confidence and physical literacy, improve gross motor skills, and hone socialization skills. Dynamic coaches work with small groups of children to develop skills and teamwork in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment, reaching over 100,000 participants each year.Our best-in-class curriculum uses positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to make sure each child feels confident in their own abilities, allowing kids to improve at their own rate. No matter their age, Soccer Stars has specific and progressive lesson plans built to every child’s developmental needs.This crib-to-college player pathway includes a Parent & Me pre-soccer movement program starting at 12 months, the original FUN with FUNdamentals Super Soccer Stars program, and an advanced development and competitive play program with Soccer Stars United, up to U18. Take part in classes, camps, private groups, afterschool enrichment, birthday parties, team training, and more!

For over 20 years, Soccer Stars has been the premier youth educational soccer program throughout the country. Across 16+ states, we use the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children not only improve their soccer skills, but develop self-confidence and physical literacy, improve gross motor skills, and hone socialization skills. Dynamic coaches work with small groups of children to develop skills and teamwork in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment, reaching over 100,000 participants each year.

Our best-in-class curriculum uses positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to make sure each child feels confident in their own abilities, allowing kids to improve at their own rate. No matter their age, Soccer Stars has specific and progressive lesson plans built to every child’s developmental needs.

This crib-to-college player pathway includes a Parent & Me pre-soccer movement program starting at 12 months, the original FUN with FUNdamentals Super Soccer Stars program, and an advanced development and competitive play program with Soccer Stars United, up to U18. Take part in classes, camps, private groups, afterschool enrichment, birthday parties, team training, and more!