Track & Field Operations Intern - Virginia Beach Sports Center

Job Description

Job Description

Track & Field Operations Internship - Virginia Beach Sports Center

VBSC SFC, LLC

LOCATION: Virginia Beach, VA

DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

STATUS: INTERNSHIP (NON-EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Virginia Beach Sports Center is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Virginia Beach, VA. 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.

Virginia Beach Sports Center is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) Organization. SFC 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 has been 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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Interns will learn and assist the Director of Operations with operational and administrative tasks while gaining valuable experience in the sports and recreation industry.

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW:

• Interns will complete a structured internship designed to provide real-world experience in sports management, with exposure to both operational execution and strategic, data-driven decision-making.
• Preparing the venue for practice and competition
• Coordinating with meet manager and officials throughout the competition
• Inventory of all track & field equipment
• Leading a Kids Fun Run Series and Community Running Series
• Will complete an 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be willing to work outside for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently a student or a new graduate
• A student majoring in finance, business administration, sport management or related field