Part-Time Sports League Intern

AEG Presents

Convent Station, NJ • On-site

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

Part-time, Internship

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Job description

Company Description
More than 350,000 users coast to coast leverage Volo to organize, meet, communicate, and play within their community through sports and social activities. Whether it's a performance sport like soccer or a social activity like cornhole, Volo provides something realreal interaction, real activity, real fun, and real impact.
Volo is a movement-for people and by people who want to connect more meaningfully to each other.
Proof We Are Awesome
  • Ranked Among Inc-5000 Fastest Growing Companies
  • Serving more than 45,000 kids in free youth programs
  • Over 350,000 Adult Participants Nationwide
  • 13 City Markets & Counting...
  • Free sports leagues & events for staff
If you have a desire to make a difference through community and sports, Volo could be your next and final career destination. Come fly with us.
Job Description
When you accept a position with Volo you'll be joining a passionate, driven group of innovators within the social sports industry. We are looking for natural leaders with an all hands on deck, not afraid to roll up their sleeves, kind of attitude. In this role, you'll become an expert in your assigned venues and sports for adult and youth leagues. You will be responsible for tackling everything from operations to customer service.
If you're ready to embark on a career that will impact your life and your community while having lots of fun in the processkeep scrolling!
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Sport Product & Performance
    • Assure quality, control, and strength of both youth and adult programs through site visits and serve as a site lead for programs whenever necessary
    • Develop relationships with current and future league venues
    • Track the needs of each site, including improvements
    • Generate future sales for leagues
    • Ensure growth & retention of players
  • Sports League Operations
    • Sport team merging & scheduling
    • Provide on-field support
    • Handle player communication - sending all emails for assigned sport leagues
    • Maintain equipment for assigned sports, including noting damages, and reporting to the market's equipment lead
    • Maintain fields as needed based on weather, location, and sport-specific requirements
    • Set up & take down fields and gather up equipment
    • Assist with grassroots marketing in the community
    • Handling and dropping off equipment to leagues whenever necessary
  • Customer Service
    • Act a first line of communication for players
    • Resolve any emerging problems that our customers might face with accuracy and efficiency
    • Anticipate and provide proactive solutions to prevent problems from arising in the future
    • Act as an escalation point for player, parent, partner, and volunteers
    • Call & text sport captains during league registration time
  • Talent Development
    • Support training in your market to the part-time hosts as well as all internal referees
  • Fundraising & Development
    • Execute fundraising activities with the support of league hosts
Must-Haves and Qualifications
  • Availability during the weekdays and weeknights and occasional weekends in person in Morristown
  • Minimum of 1-3 years of professional experience
  • Can marshal resources effectively and comfortably
  • Can navigate a fast-paced, ever-changing environment with minimal supervision
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Dynamic personality interested in working in, and contributing to, a fun and active sporting environment

"WOW" Us With...
  • Experience in sport or event management and/or business development capacity

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Volo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or company policy. We strive to create a healthy and safe workplace and we prohibit harassment of any kind.
Volo partners with TeamWork Online, connecting people to sports jobs, careers, and internships for more than 30 years. Visit our page here to learn more.
Don't see a position that matches your background or interests? We're a growing company and always looking for top talent. Drop us your resume here and we'll contact you when there's a match!
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Job Questions:
  • Are you authorized to work lawfully in the United States for Volo?
  • Will you now or in the future require Volo to commence ("sponsor") an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)? This is sometimes called "sponsorship" for an employment-based visa status.
  • Do you have a reliable form of transportation?
  • Have you officiated games for any sport in the past? (Not a requirement)
  • Do you currently live in the Morristown area? (required)
  • Are you available to work weekdays from 12 pm - 6 pm?
  • Are you available to work evenings and weekends?


Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Learning and Development Intern?

A: To succeed as a Learning and Development Intern, key technical skills include proficiency in learning management systems (LMS), instructional design principles, and adult learning theory. Soft skills such as effective communication, project management, and collaboration are also crucial, as they enable interns to work with subject matter experts, design engaging training programs, and evaluate their effectiveness. By possessing these technical and soft skills, interns can develop a strong foundation for a career in Learning and Development, supporting their growth into roles such as instructional designer, training manager, or organizational development specialist.

Q: What is the career path for a Learning and Development Intern?

A: A Learning and Development Intern typically progresses through a career path that includes entry-level roles such as Learning Coordinator or Training Assistant, mid-level positions like Training Specialist or Learning Experience Designer, and senior roles like Learning Manager or Director of Learning and Development. Throughout their career, they can develop skills in instructional design, adult learning theory, technology-enhanced learning, and project management, as well as opportunities to work with various stakeholders, including subject matter experts, trainers, and business leaders. Long-term, Learning and Development professionals may pursue leadership roles, start their own training businesses, or transition into related fields like organizational development, talent management, or education.



AEG Presents job posting for a Part-Time Sports League Intern in Convent Station, NJ with a salary of $16 to $21 Hourly with a map of Convent Station location.