About the role#
The Events Intern supports the programming team in the planning, promotion, and execution of programs at the Grand Park Sports Campus. You will gain hands-on experience in youth sports programming, recreation management, and event operations. This role focuses on engaging the local community through camps, leagues, and special events. You will work under the supervision of the VP of Operations or the Client Services Manager.
What you'll do#
- Assist with daily operations for seasonal camps, including check-in and check-out procedures.
- Support activity planning, recreation programming, and age-appropriate games.
- Help camp instructors and guest presenters manage daily programming.
- Monitor program supplies and assist with equipment setup and organization.
- Support Grand Park Flag Football league operations, including field setup, game day tasks, and equipment management.
- Assist coaches, officials, volunteers, and families during league play.
- Help organize league schedules, player communication, and participant resources.
- Support special events, clinics, combines, and championship activities.
- Assist with participant registration, database management, and program communications.
- Prepare program materials, signage, and operational documents.
- Track attendance, participation, and program feedback.
- Support promotional efforts for community initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Sports Management, Recreation, Education, Hospitality Management, Business, or a related field.
- Passion for youth sports and community programming.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interact professionally with children, parents, coaches, and staff.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to pass a background screening for working with youth.
- Experience participating in or coaching youth sports is preferred.
- CPR and First Aid Certification is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time, on-site internship located in Westfield, Indiana.
- You must be available to work evenings, weekends, and school break periods.
- The role involves frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting equipment up to 30 pounds.
- You will work both indoors and outdoors across the 400-acre campus.
About Capacity Sports Group
Capacity Sports Group operates in the spectator sports industry. The company coordinates facilities, events, scouting, media, and technology for athletes and their families. It employs 15 people and maintains a staff size of 51 to 200 employees. The organization is privately held.
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