Sports Management Intern

Army Navy Country Club• Arlington, VA, US, VA

About The Position

The Sports Management Internship at Army Navy Country Club offers hands-on experience in recreation management, hospitality, and community engagement. Interns gain exposure to member relations, event coordination, budget tracking, and program logistics within a private club setting. The internship focuses on aquatics and youth programs and provides practical experience in program coordination, event operations, financial oversight, club operations, hospitality, and recreational program delivery.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Recreation Management, Hospitality, Sports Management, or a related field.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
CPR and First Aid certification required.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of budgeting or financial tracking.

Responsibilities

Assist with communication and outreach initiatives to increase awareness and participation in aquatics and youth programs.
Support the development of member feedback tools and engagement strategies.
Provide front-line service to members and guests.
Help plan, organize, and execute seasonal aquatic and youth events, including swim meets, themed parties, and family nights.
Coordinate event logistics, including setup, registration, signage, and on-site support.
Contribute ideas for new events and program enhancements.
Assist with daily operations of youth sports camps across the property.
Support instructors with activity setup, camper supervision, and transitions.
Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive environment for participants.
Greet members and guests, answer inquiries, and manage check-in.
Maintain program files, attendance sheets, and event records.
Support scheduling, communication, and registration for youth and aquatic programs.
Assist with tracking daily program expenses and revenue.
Support budget reconciliation and reporting for aquatics and youth activities.
Help identify opportunities for cost efficiency and resource optimization.