Sports Management Intern - Legends Event Center
About The Position
Legends Event Center is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Bryan, TX. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth. Legends Event Center is a member of The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) and is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun. SFC was awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us. INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW: Interns will be cross trained in multiple areas throughout the facility, such as marketing, human resources, event management, youth programming, food and beverage, guest services, sales, and facility operations management Will complete a semester-long internship to gain real-world experience in sports management Some students may have longer or shorter practicum requirements with less time commitment and commitment length will be addressed individually We will develop an intern schedule to accommodate any individual requirements (i.e., class commitments) Interns may be required to help during special events and additional projects that are not related to their specific area POSITION SUMMARY: Sports & Event Operations Manager Interns will learn how to promote and operate all sports leagues, camps, clinics, tournaments, and other special events. You will be immersed in the scheduling, execution, and management of these programs. Marketing/Sponsorship Sales Interns work alongside the Marketing Coordinator to allocate marketing dollars for different media outlets, develop advertisements and campaigns to promote various entities of the complex, identify potential sponsors, negotiate sponsorships, special event management, and more. Business Administration Interns learn the administrative details of a business, including human resources (staff recruiting, hiring, firing, records, etc.), payroll, profit and loss reports and analysis, guest management, and inter-office communications. Food & Beverage interns will learn how to conduct inventory, daily operations, and special event catering and party preparations. Concessions account for a significant portion of the facility budget and is vital to the success of the facility. Youth Services interns will learn how to plan and execute youth programs and camps. As well as assist in party scheduling, preparations, and execution.
Requirements
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong desire to learn
- Ability to work in a team environment, as well as, independently
- Demonstrate success with multi-tasking and organizing multiple priorities
- Self-motivated and has initiative to complete tasks in a timely fashion
- Must be willing to work outside for extended periods of time
- Must be able to lift 30 lbs
Nice To Haves
- Currently a student or a new graduate
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
