What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Intern position at Alexandria Soccer Association?
About Alexandria Soccer Association
Alexandria Soccer Association (ASA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, established in 1970 in Alexandria, Virginia. The mission of ASA is to connect and engage the community through high quality, accessible, sports programs that positively impact Alexandria. The vision of the club is to be a leading community organization that empowers participants to achieve their greatest potential.
Summary
The Alexandria Soccer Association (ASA) Summer Internship Program offers a structured, hands-on learning experience within a fast-paced nonprofit youth sports organization. Over the course of 8 weeks, the intern will rotate through multiple ASA programs to gain broad exposure to sports operations, event management, and nonprofit program delivery. The internship program emphasizes professional growth, teamwork, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to ASA’s mission while developing practical skills for future careers in sports or community development.
Internship Program Details
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Week
Hours
Per Week
Primary Focus
Key Tasks
Week 1
May 18-24
12
Orientation
Meet ASA staff and become familiar with general ASA operations
Week 2-3
May 25-Jun 7
12
Recreation
Help plan and execute SoccerFest
Week 4-5
Jun 8-21
12
Amateur
Assist with field setup at practices / games, coordinate league requirements, Point of Sales
Week 6
Jun 22-28
12
Operations
Help with spring season close down, set up corner flags, fill sandbags, Bownet prep
Office Closed
Jun 29-Jul 5
Week 7-8
Jul 6-19
12
Summer Camps
Assist with site setup, manage equipment, assist with camper check-in, take photos/videos
Week 8
Jul 27 - Aug 9
12
Fall Field Prep - Wrap-Up
Work on final internship project, present to ASA staff, complete wrap-up meetings
Alexandria Soccer Association (ASA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, established in 1970 in Alexandria, Virginia. The mission of ASA is to connect and engage the community through high quality, accessible, sports programs that positively impact Alexandria. The vision of the club is to be a leading community organization that empowers participants to achieve their greatest potential.
Summary
The Alexandria Soccer Association (ASA) Summer Internship Program offers a structured, hands-on learning experience within a fast-paced nonprofit youth sports organization. Over the course of 8 weeks, the intern will rotate through multiple ASA programs to gain broad exposure to sports operations, event management, and nonprofit program delivery. The internship program emphasizes professional growth, teamwork, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to ASA’s mission while developing practical skills for future careers in sports or community development.
Internship Program Details
- Duration: 8 weeks (May 18 - August 9, off between June 29 - July 5)
- Schedule: Approximately 12 hours per week (96 total hours)
- Location: In-person in Alexandria, VA
- Compensation: This is an unpaid internship, but the internship may be used for course credit depending on school requirements.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Participate in an 8-week rotational program with exposure to our Recreation program, our amateur Reds teams, summer camps, and field operations.
- Assist with event setup, logistics, and on-site coordination for ASA tournaments, league play, SoccerFest, and other events.
- Support Recreation programming, including helping plan and execute SoccerFest.
- Support our adult amateur Reds teams by assisting with field setup for practices and games, coordinating league requirements, and supporting point-of-sale needs.
- Assist with operations projects, including spring season close-down, corner flag setup, sandbag filling, and Bownet preparation.
- Support summer camp operations, including site setup, equipment management, camper check-in, and photo/video capture.
- Attend regular check-ins and mentorship sessions with ASA supervisors.
- Complete a final project summarizing internship learnings, highlighting key observations, and presenting recommendations or creative materials to ASA staff.
- Current college student or recent graduate preferred; interest in sports management, communications, education, or nonprofit leadership a plus
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in fast-paced environment
- Ability to work some evenings and/or weekends for events
- When working in the office, working conditions are normal for an office environment.
- The job may require the employee to function in high activity indoor and outdoor sports venues and the employee may be exposed to inclement weather of varying degrees.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand for long periods of time and walk long distances.
- The employee may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit and must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Week
Hours
Per Week
Primary Focus
Key Tasks
Week 1
May 18-24
12
Orientation
Meet ASA staff and become familiar with general ASA operations
Week 2-3
May 25-Jun 7
12
Recreation
Help plan and execute SoccerFest
Week 4-5
Jun 8-21
12
Amateur
Assist with field setup at practices / games, coordinate league requirements, Point of Sales
Week 6
Jun 22-28
12
Operations
Help with spring season close down, set up corner flags, fill sandbags, Bownet prep
Office Closed
Jun 29-Jul 5
Week 7-8
Jul 6-19
12
Summer Camps
Assist with site setup, manage equipment, assist with camper check-in, take photos/videos
Week 8
Jul 27 - Aug 9
12
Fall Field Prep - Wrap-Up
Work on final internship project, present to ASA staff, complete wrap-up meetings