About the role#
This paid internship offers hands-on experience in sports facility management at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex in Naples, Florida. You will work across multiple departments to gain a comprehensive understanding of how a large-scale sports and recreation facility operates. This is a full-time, on-site role scheduled for Winter 2027. We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate class requirements for current students.
What you'll do#
- Rotate through local programming, food and beverage, guest services, sales, marketing, sponsorship, and facility management.
- Promote and operate tournaments, local programming, and special events.
- Manage daily operations at The Factory fitness center.
- Allocate marketing budgets and develop advertisements.
- Identify and negotiate potential sponsorships.
- Handle inventory, food preparation, and catering for daily operations and special events.
- Support the facility team with building and grounds maintenance.
- Assist management with event budgets, employee scheduling, and profit and loss analysis.
- Perform general human resource tasks.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or Operations Management.
- Strong desire to learn the sports management industry.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Proven ability to multi-task and organize multiple priorities.
- Self-motivated mindset with the initiative to complete tasks on time.
- Ability to work outdoors for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds.
Location & details#
- Location: Naples, Florida.
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday with some evenings and weekends required based on the event calendar.
About The Sports Facilities Companies
The Sports Facilities Companies provides management and development services for recreation, wellness, and sports facilities. The firm acts as a resource for community leaders and developers through master planning, feasibility studies, and facility operations. Based in Clearwater, Florida, the organization manages over 100 venues. It employs approximately 5,000 people and hosts nearly 30 million guest visits annually.
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