Part-Time Sports League Intern

Volo New Jersey•Morristown, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

When you accept a position with Volo, you’ll be joining a passionate, driven group of innovators within the social sports industry. We are looking for natural leaders with an all-hands-on-deck, not-afraid-to-roll-up-their-sleeves kind of attitude. In this role, you’ll become an expert in your assigned venues and sports across both adult and youth programming. You will be responsible for tackling everything from league operations and customer service to supporting youth programming and community engagement. You’ll play an important role in creating a positive experience for players, parents, volunteers, and staff while helping ensure our adult and youth programs run smoothly. In this role, you’ll primarily support Volo’s adult sports programming and league operations. When needed, you may also provide support for the Volo Kids Foundation, assisting with youth programming, events, and on-site program needs. If you’re ready to embark on a career that will impact your life and your community while having lots of fun in the process -keep scrolling!

Requirements

Availability during the weekdays and weeknights and occasional weekends in person in Morristown
Minimum of 1-3 years of professional experience
Can marshal resources effectively and comfortably
Can navigate a fast-paced, ever-changing environment with minimal supervision
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Dynamic personality interested in working in, and contributing to, a fun and active sporting environment
Comfortable working with both adults and children in a sports or community setting
Willingness to support youth programming, including occasional on-field coaching, site leadership, and volunteer support

Nice To Haves

Experience in sport or event management and/or business development capacity
Experience working with youth sports, camps, schools, nonprofits, or community programs
Coaching or youth program experience
Experience with community outreach, grassroots marketing, or volunteer management

Responsibilities

Assure quality, control, and strength of both youth and adult programs through site visits and serve as a site lead for programs whenever necessary
Support youth programming as needed, including serving as a Site Lead or Lead Coach
Develop relationships with current and future league venues
Track the needs of each site, including improvements
Generate future sales for leagues
Ensure growth & retention of players
Support program outreach and registration through player and volunteer recruitment, community events, and grassroots marketing
Sport team merging & scheduling
Provide on-field support for adult and youth programs
Handle player and program communication, including emails for assigned sport leagues and programs
Maintain equipment for assigned sports and youth programs, including inventorying equipment and shirts, noting damages, and reporting needs to the market’s equipment lead
Ensure programs have the necessary equipment and supplies each week
Maintain fields as needed based on weather, location, and sport-specific requirements
Set up & take down fields and gather up equipment
Handle and drop off equipment to leagues and programs whenever necessary
Assist with grassroots marketing and community outreach
Serve as a Site Lead or Lead Coach for youth programs when needed
Set up fields and prepare program spaces for weekly activities
Guide players through practices and activities while creating a fun, safe, and inclusive environment
Submit weekly Practice Logs and ensure program information is accurately documented
Guide and support volunteers with on-field responsibilities
Execute fundraising activities with the support of league hosts
Assist with seasonal program recruitment and distribute surveys to gather feedback for future programming
Attend all mandatory youth program trainings and meetings
Act as a first line of communication for players, parents, volunteers, and partners
Resolve any emerging problems that our customers might face with accuracy and efficiency
Anticipate and provide proactive solutions to prevent problems from arising in the future
Act as an escalation point for player, parent, partner, and volunteer concerns
Call & text sport captains during league registration time
Assist with customer service inquiries related to youth programs
Support training in your market for part-time hosts, internal referees, coaches, and youth program volunteers
Help ensure staff and volunteers are equipped to successfully support adult and youth programming
Assist with data entry and program reporting
Support social media content related to programs and community initiatives
Maintain accurate program records and ensure weekly program needs are addressed