What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Management / Business Admin - Tournaments position at United Sports?
Are you passionate about sports, operations, and learning how tournaments actually run behind the scenes? Are you interested in gaining real-world experience in sports management, customer experience, and program execution?
United Sports is looking for a motivated Sports Management / Business Administration Intern to support the planning, organization, and day-to-day execution of our Premier Sticks - Field Hockey & Lacrosse Tournaments. This internship is ideal for students who want hands-on exposure to tournament operations, game-day management, and the business side of sports.
As a Tournaments Intern, you’ll work closely with our Tournament Directors, operations staff, and marketing team to ensure a high-quality experience for players, parents, and teams, from registration through game day.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in the planning, organization, and execution of Premier Sticks - Field Hockey & Lacrosse Tournaments.
- Support event-day operations, including set-up and breakdown of courts, turfs, and tournament spaces
- Help prepare, organize, and manage tournament equipment such as jerseys, game balls, trophies, medals, and signage
- Provide excellent customer service by interacting with players, parents, coaches, and team managers
- Assist tournament staff with registration support, rosters, schedules, and basic administrative tasks
- Help implement tournament-related marketing initiatives, including in-facility promotion, flyer distribution, and in-person outreach
- Observe and assist tournament staff and coaches to help ensure age-appropriate instruction, fair play, and a positive environment
- Support special tournament events such as opening days, playoffs, championships, and award presentations
- Collect feedback from participants and staff to help improve league operations and player experience
You Might Be a Great Fit If You…
- Are majoring in Sports Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- Have a strong interest in sports operations, tournaments, or facility management
- Are organized, dependable, and comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced environment
- Enjoy working with people of all ages and providing great customer service
- Are willing to work evenings and weekends, especially during tournament events
- Communicate clearly and work well as part of a team
Compensation
This is internship is eligible for either A.) unpaid with college credit or B.) paid stipend with no college credit.