Get experience with the Turner Ashby High School Boy's Basketball program

The Turner Ashby High School Boy's Basketball program (located in Bridgewater, Virginia) is looking for motivated individuals to fill a variety of coaching positions. Positions include: Varsity Assistant, Junior Varsity Assistant, AAU feeder program coach or assistant, Scout, Statistician, Game DJ, and more. 

Qualified applicants must have a passion for the game of basketball and be very reliable. Applicants should also be detail oriented, able to think quickly on their feet, and have a willingness to follow direction and learn new skills. Experience playing or coaching the sport of basketball is a plus.

You will have a chance to do a variety of tasks such as schedule camps, assist at practice and on game days, help in the weight room, and learn almost every facet of what it takes to run a successful high school program. 

Our main season runs from November through March. We also have opportunity with our AAU program from October through February, and our summer program from June to mid-July.

Interested candidates should contact Chad Seibert at CKSeibert33@gmail.com or 540-908-6394.

Internship Opportunities: Hurricane Junior Golf Tour

The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT) was founded in 2008 with the intention of providing junior golfers between the age of 11-18 an opportunity to play exceptional courses in a competitive environment. The tour’s vision is to provide superb hospitality and make every event a memorable one. With play open to both males and females, nearly every junior golfer is eligible to participate on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour.

Based out of Jacksonville, FL, the HJGT administers events all across the country, with the majority of our stops in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina the HJGT is branching out to 4 new states this year, which includes Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Ohio. Golfers who participate on tour will compete in one of four age divisions: Boys 11-14, 15-18, and Girls 11-14 and 15-18.

The organization has a few internship opportunities available for the fall: Marketing & Administration and Tournament Operations & Marketing.

Job Opportunity: Game Night Staff – Washington Capitals and Wizards (Part-time)

Monumental Sports & Entertainment Guest Services is looking to hire several game night staff for the 2013-14 Washington Capitals and Wizards seasons.  It is a part-time, paid position working on game days at the Verizon Center.  Please click here for more details.

Job Opportunity: USA Volleyball

USA Volleyball is hiring for a Coordinator, Region Services position.  Please click here for more information.

USA Volleyball (USAV) is the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sports of volleyball and beach volleyball in the United States and is recognized by the Federation International de Volleyball (FIVB) and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC).

JMU Student Opportunity: Lacrosse Manager

The James Madison University Lacrosse team is looking to hire a team manager.  This would be a paid internship.  Freshman and sophomore level students are preferred.  Click here for more details.  

If interested in applying, please contact Samantha Eustace, Assistant Lacrosse Coach, at (540) 568-6326 or eustacsj@jmu.edu. 

JMU Sport and Recreation Management Practium/Internship Information

Attention all JMU sport and recreation management students!  

Please be aware of the meeting dates for spring practicums and internships.  This semester and next, there will be separate meetings for KIN students and SRM students.  Any KIN student that attended a spring meeting will not need to attend again.  The meeting for SRM students is mandatory, even if the student attended a spring session.

Also note that this is the last time KIN students can attend a meeting to be eligible for KIN 472.  The last KIN 472 will be this spring; the last KIN 482 will be next summer.  Individual meetings will not take place this semester.

Please click one of the links below for meeting dates and times:

Informational flyer for KIN students

Informational flyer for SRM students

Corporate Hospitality Intern - Washington Redskins (Ashburn, VA)

The Washington Redskins are seeking qualified individuals to join the Corporate Hospitality Department as an Intern. The right individual will be able to work as part of a team or individually. Intern responsibilities include but are not limited to lead generation, data entry, internet research, client services, and event planning. Candidates MUST be available at least 30 hours a week and home game days.

Qualifications:
· Excellent communication skills required, both written and verbal
· Superior telephone manner and etiquette are necessary.
· Above average computer skills including Excel are required.
· Superior customer service skills are a plus
· Proven experience to appropriately work with and around confidential information is necessary
· Ability to work independently or as part of a team and ability to take direction is a must.

All internship candidates must be eligible to receive college credits. A proof of credit letter from your College or University is required. If you wish to become a part of this dynamic, fast-paced organization and you meet the requirements listed above, please apply online (Note: Fall interns must be available at least 30 hours a week and home game days.)

To Apply:
If you wish to become a part of this dynamic, fast-paced organization and you meet the requirements listed above, please apply by submitting a cover letter and resume to Nick Daly (dalyn@redskins.com) or Erin Parker (parkere@redskins.com).

New York Red Bulls Career Fair

NEW YORK RED BULLS CAREER FAIR 

Date: Saturday April 14
Time: 12:00-3:00 PM 
Location: Red Bull Arena Harrison, NJ 

Career Fair attendees will have the opportunity to meet with representatives in the fields of public relations, sales and business development, marketing, broadcasting, finance, journalism, advertising, sports medicine and more. Information will be given regarding full, part-time, seasonal positions, internships and volunteer opportunities.

For more information, click here.

Richmond Flying Squirrels Game Day Internship

This position is open to students looking for credit or experience in minor league baseball.  Throughout this internship students will experience all facets of Minor League Baseball including ticketing, promotions, game day activation and so much more.  Quality candidates must be creative minded, possess solid communications skills and be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Individual must work successfully in a team environment and most of all be able to have FUNN!   

Click here for more details.

8th Annual Charlotte Bobcats Career Fair

The Charlotte Bobcats career fair will be held on Friday, March 30 from 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm at Time Warner Cable Arena. There is a $23 registration fee that accompanies this event as they work to bring some of the best companies in the region to their career fair. This event is beneficial for employers, potential employees, or internship seekers. The registration fee helps us ensure a high quality event for everyone and gives an opportunity for everyone to see firsthand the inner workings of the sports and entertainment industry. 

Not only does the registration grant access to the career fair, but it includes a ticket to that evening’s game against the Denver Nuggets at 7:00 pm. This will give the participants interested in the sports industry an opportunity to see how an arena is transformed and how many different avenues there are to work in our industry.

There are three ways to register;

· Fill out the flyer in its entirety out and then email, fax, or mail in to Time Warner Cable Arena
· Call and register over the phone directly with a Bobcats Account Executive
· Register online and enter the Special Offer Code: CAREER

The Bobcats will also be updating www.bobcats.com/careerfair, with the latest vendors that will be present and current information on the career fair itself.

Georgia State Games - Event Management Internship

The Georgia State Games is one of the largest Amateur Olympic-Style Sports Festivals in the country. They rely heavily on top quality interns to operate many of their sporting Events Projects and Programs. It is a tremendous experience and they had a ton of interns from across the country last year. The interns get a GREAT, HANDS-ON experience. No fetching coffee. Real life planning and implementation of activities and programs in what they will experience. This is a NOT-FOR-PROFIT experience, much different than any college sports, pro sports or corporate setting being offered to date.

Click here for more details.

USA Sports & Marketing Services – Full Circle Marketing Internship Opportunities

USA Sports & Marketing Services – Full Circle Marketing, located in Winchester, Virginia, is looking for spring, summer, and fall interns.  Click here for more details.

5th Annual Internship Fair - Ripken Stadium, Aberdeen, MD

Ripken Baseball, Inc. will be holding its 5th Annual Internship Fair on Saturday, January 7 from 10 am – 1 pm at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen, Maryland.  They will be interviewing on the spot and making offers to students that are a good match for their internships.  They will also be holding a drawing for special signed baseball memorabilia items for all students that attend the fair!

They are currently looking to fill over 50 internships for the 2011 baseball season (late Spring - late Summer) throughout all of our Maryland-based entities (and, for students that maybe wish to travel, they have operations in Myrtle Beach, SC, Augusta, GA, and Port Charlotte, FL!).  Some of our internship opportunities include:

• Sales
• Retail and Merchandising
• Marketing
• Graphic Design
• Baseball Operations
• Sports Turf Management
• Camp Counselors
• Video Production
• Research and planning
• Event Coordination

Please contact Rachel Fink, Human Resources and Recruiting Manager at Ripken Baseball, Inc., at (410) 823-8466 or rfink@ripkenbaseball.com with any questions.

Please click here for the flyer with all of the Internship Fair information, including where to find our current listings!

Team Services LLC Internship Position

Thanks to John Ralston ('08) from Team Services, LLC in Maryland, for sharing this internship opportunity:  Team Services Internship Description

Team Services is a highly experienced sales and marketing team specializing in developing and selling naming rights/premier sponsorships, and providing strategic consulting services for our clients.

Employment Opportunities

Courtesy of Joe Favorito

**MATTER, Edelman Sports & Entertainment Marketing has an immediate opening for a senior account executive for the New York office. Candidates should have 3-6 years relevant communications experience, a solid grasp of the sports & entertainment media landscape and strong writing and organizational skills. https://tbe.taleo.net/NA1/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=EDELMAN&cws=1&rid=1164

**US Road Sports is seeking a highly energetic individual to assist in promoting the Publix Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon, the 13.1 Marathon® Atlanta and other events as necessary. The Marketing Director will assist the marketing and promotion of these events through creative means at the grassroots level, in the local running community and at events throughout the local areas (as determined in conjunction with the VP of Sales and Marketing and the Race Director). Additionally the Marketing Director will be responsible for prospecting and selling local sponsorships to their assigned events. Please email a cover letter, resume and availability to Steve Obert at nphipps@usroadsports.com.

**The Women’s Sports Foundation (http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/), founded in 1974, is the leader in promoting sports, health and education for girls and women. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the VP, Sponsorship & Marketing is a key member of the senior leadership team and will oversee a staff of four. The primary responsibilities of this position are: corporate sponsorship and marketing (digital, traditional, branding and public relations). This position will also work closely with a national Board of Trustees to achieve the WSF's funding and marketing goals. The successful candidate will be a dynamic, innovative business development or marketing executive able to build and manage a high-performing sponsorship and marketing program. Candidates from the nonprofit or corporate sector will be considered. For full position specification, please visit: http://www.sandlerassociates.org/searches.html.

**Southern Methodist University has an opening for a Manager of Sponsorship Sales for their Athletic Programs…the details are here… With us owning our commercial and marketing rights in-house, this is a wonderful opportunity for someone. https://access.smu.edu/psp/ps/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_HM_PRE&Action=A&SiteId=1

**Ludus Tours is a travel and hospitality company focused on many of the world’s biggest and best events, including the London Summer Games and FIFA World Cup. They are also among the Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Companies. Ludus is seeking an Account Manager for Aquatics. This role will be responsible for managing existing relationships USA Water Polo, USA Swimming, USA Diving and USA Synchro. Former high-level aquatics athletes are encouraged to apply. The job is fulltime and is based in San Diego. Please send resume and references to jobs@ludustours.com

**The USTA Eastern Section has an immediate opening for a Competition Coordinator position. Duties will be to provide assistance to the Director of Competition and Player Development. In addition to a competitive salary, the successful candidate will be eligible for the following benefits: All interested individuals should forward a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to: bliss@eastern.usta.com

**The WWE, based in Stamford, Ct., is looking for a Manager or Director of Corporate Communications. The company is based in Stamford CT, but you can split your time and work out of NYC also. Television experience is a plus. Please send your resumes to justine.sacco@wwecorp.com

**There are editorial openings at SportsBusiness Daily. All jobs based in Charlotte, NC. Must have excellent writing and copy editing skills, strong knowledge of the sports business, be familiar and comfortable with news aggregation and comfortable working on multiple deadlines. If interested, send resume to jobs@sportsbusinessdaily.com.

**The new National Collegiate Hockey Conference, which will start play in 2013-14, is seeking a commissioner to work out of their Colorado Springs headquarters. Interested parties with at least ten years experience in sports and business administration should contact kathleenporter@staffordsports.com

**The USGA, based in Far Hills, NJ, is looking for a Manager of Championship Communications. The position will direct overall championship communications efforts, with primary emphasis on the media relations and media center operations at the USGA’s national championships and team events. The job will also have other functions, including coordinating media coverage of the organization throughout the year. The position requires 5-10 years experience in Journalism, media/public relations, writing, event planning skills and golf knowledge required. Interpersonal, problem solving, organizational skills; large and simultaneous project planning and implementation; four-year college degree or higher from an accredited institution, with focus on Communications, Media Relations, or Journalism required; working relationship(s) with media, varied computer skills preferred. Positive attitude and the ability to display consistent initiative that reflects a fresh approach and new ideas. Send info to: mtagliernie@usga.org.

**INTERN WANTED for two U.S. sports federations based in New York with international branches in Europe, South America and Asia. Jack-of-all-trades wanted for handling research, social media, website maintenance and some financial and administrative tasks. Must be tech-savvy; poker and knowledge of mind sports (chess, bridge, checkers, Go) a plus. Great opportunity to get hands-on experience on two exciting start-ups with global reach; possibility of advancement and great contacts. Send CV to ah@us.pokerfed.org

Employment Opportunities

**Rodale Inc. is currently accepting resumes for a 2011 fall internship in public relations with Runner’s World and Bicycling magazines. The Internship is open to students eligible for academic credit from an accredited college or university. The internship is based in Rodale's New York City office and is with both the Runner’s World and Bicycling brands. The intern will gain valuable experience coordinating interviews, media segments and appearances, as well as learning to pitch and promote two well-respected magazine brands. Responsibilities include writing press releases, conducting research, working events (such as the ING NYC Marathon), updating media lists, distributing press releases and assisting with mailings. The ideal candidate is interested in a career in the media or in PR with interest in sports, running and/or cycling a plus but not required. Candidate should have exceptional writing and communication skills and have the ability to handle a fast-paced environment. Preferred majors include Journalism, English or Public Relations. To apply, please send resume and references to: Alli Scheinerman, Rodale Human Resources at Allison.Scheinerman@rodale.com.

**Niagara University in Western New York is looking to bring on a new media intern for a two year cycle…great opportunity to build a career in a new media environment…send info to: hro@niagara.edu.

** Students, Interns Invited to Free Athletics Career Summit
Held in conjunction with the 2011 NACWAA National Convention, the Generation Next Summit provides resources, networking and professional and personal development opportunities for undergraduate and graduate level college female students and interns interested in pursuing careers in intercollegiate athletics.
Participants will enjoy an afternoon of educational programming, including sessions on owning your power, preparing for career success, and the history of women in athletics. Attendees will also have the opportunity to attend a National Convention general session and network with key players and decision makers in athletics. Thanks to the collaboration and generous support of the NCAA, the summit is free for students and interns to attend. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, grow and succeed! https://www.nacwaa.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=63

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