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Dallas Mentorship Opportunity

I9 Sports (Sports Management and Sports Studies Majors)

The i9 Sports franchise in Dallas, Texas has a mentorship opportunity for Sports Management or Sports Studies majors. 20 to 40 hours per week are possible. Contact Kendall Phillips kphillips@i9sports.com for full details.

United States Sports Academy Teaching Positions

Chair of Sports Management

The United States Sports Academy is seeking a Chair of Sports Management who will be responsible for providing general oversight of what is acclaimed to be the largest such program in the country. The successful candidate will have both teaching and administrative responsibilities at the doctoral, master’s and bachelor’s degree levels in both a residential and on-line, distance-learning environment.

Qualifications: Earned Terminal Degree in sports management or a related discipline is required along with 5-7 years of teaching experience and evidence of scholarly productivity. The successful candidate will possess a background in sports administration, business, sport marketing or a related area. Prior experience with distance learning and online delivery systems is preferred. Excellent computer literacy, verbal and written communications skills are required. Knowledge of and interest in sport is essential. Immediate vacancy and search will continue until the position is filled.

Chair of Sport Exercise Science

The Departmental Chair will provide instruction in both residential and online settings, undertake administrative activities in the Division of Academic Affairs; provide academic, portfolio and mentorship advising to students and assist with curricular development and course writing for the discipline. The Faculty member will also supervise the activities in the Human Performance Center, fitness facilities and Sports Medicine Lab. Faculty member will seek out grant opportunities and undertake such research and writing as needed for professional development and particulate in service activities as requested.

Qualifications: An earned doctorate in Exercise Science (or a related discipline) with at least five years teaching and supervisory academic experience in higher education and evidence of scholarly production are required. Experience in administering academic programs in a non-traditional setting and via asynchronous, on-line delivery is required and must possess demonstrable and developed computer skills.

International Teaching Assignments

The United States Sports Academy is seeking physical educators and sports instructors who are interested in teaching abroad in a new pilot program to retrain 1,000 of Malaysia’s physical education teachers.

The Malaysia Ministry of Education (MOE) just approved two week and six month assignments that will mobilize on June 1st. The courses will be taught in six different locations throughout the country, which is considered one of the most beautiful in Southeast Asia.

Instructors selected to teach in the program can expect reasonable compensation in addition to round-trip airfare, housing, food and transportation while on assignment. Breaks in the teaching calendar will also afford the instructors the opportunity to experience the local culture and attractions.

In addition to these intermediate term positions, the Academy is seeking instructors for future two-week assignments in Malaysia in both physical education and sports. Anyone who is interested in these opportunities should have a graduate degree in a relevant field.

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Applicants should forward a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to:

jobs@ussa.edu
United States Sports Academy
Attention: Dean of Administration and Finance
One Academy Drive
Daphne, AL 36526
Fax: 251.621.2527 EOE

The United States Sports Academy is an E-Verify employer. If you have a legal right to work in the United States, there are laws to protect you against discrimination in the workplace.

KGA-PGA Internship

P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Internship

This position is available for an individual interested in furthering their experience and expertise in the fields of tournament and handicap administration, providing office support for the allied golf associations of the Kentucky Golf Association and the Kentucky Section PGA, and experiencing a working relationship with the USGA.

Candidates should be a candidate for graduation from a college or university in the fields of management, sports marketing, business or a golf related program.

The intern will be directly under the supervision of the Director, Tournament Operations and will assist all staff members as directed. The primary responsibilities are detailed in the following sub-sections:

Tournament Administration

  • Registration of players through multiple entry processes.
  • Verification of USGA Handicap Service.
  • Tournament preparation of player’s groupings, time of starting, and group flighting.
  • Prepare host facility for competition; i.e. marking, staking, tee and hole placement, starting and scoring tent location, banner positioning and miscellaneous signage location.
  • Assist with on-site tournament activities such as registration, cart staging, additional contests, and assisting tournament sponsors.
  • Tournament assignments such as starter, scorer, observer, and assisting rules officials.
  • Post tournament reporting to media sources.
  • Assist Director with tournament supplies inventory.

Handicap Administration

  • Verify all entries for USGA Handicap records for accuracy and status.
  • Update competitor’s handicap records for each tournament.

Computer and IT Skills

  • Proficient in the use of general office equipment.
  • Proficient with MS Office programs, including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Publisher.
  • Candidate should have a proficient skill in verbal and written communication.
  • Candidate should have a working understanding of social networking (Facebook), website applications and mass communication skills.

Compensation

  • $1,700 per month (5 months): May 14 – October 12, 2012
  • 40+ Hour work week, includes weekends
  • Uniforms are supplied
  • Travel expenses reimbursed or paid
  • Playing privileges

References must accompany resumes.

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Bill Coomer, Director, Tournament Operations
Golf House Kentucky
1116 Elmore Just Drive
Louisville, KY 40245
(800) 254-2742
bcoomer@pgahq.com

Palm Beach County Sports Commission Intern

The Palm Beach County Sports Commission has a need to fill internship positions. The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is a private, non-profit organization committed to developing tourism through sports. These Interns will be instrumental in the development, marketing and production of several major sporting events taking place in Palm Beach County. The job description and requirements can be found on our website. Click here to go directly to the Intern Recuritment Page. Please forward this email to the appropriate contacts. Students who are interested in an internship with the Palm Beach County Sports Commission should send an e-mail to Missy Gard at mgard@palmbeachsports.com providing the following information:

  • Name, address, telephone and e-mail.
  • College attending, year and planned major.
  • Requirements of College Internship Program. (if applicable)
  • Why you want to intern with the Palm Beach County Sports Commission?
  • How you perceive this internship will contribute to your education and your professional development?
  • Availability? (period of time, days of week and hours)
  • Previous jobs, experience and responsibilities.

Below I have outlined the simple conditions under which the internships operate:

  • Interns do not receive wages for work completed.
  • Interns are paid under standard policy for work-related car mileage, at standard rates.
  • Full time Interns work regular hours from 8:00am to 5:00pm with a one-hour lunch break
  • Interns work additional hours as requested by their supervisor, which will include weekends and evenings close to or during an event.
  • Dress code is business casual
  • Interns are delegated to a supervisor, and designated responsibilities and tasks by project.
  • Interns are responsible to ensure that the Sports Commission is aware of requirement in respect to any college credit they may be earning.
  • Interns are eligible to receive a letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the internship.

Interns working at the Palm Beach County Sports Commission will gain a broad understanding of sports tourism, event operations and event marketing as a whole, while working on various projects surrounding our events, membership, public relations and event marketing.

U.S. Olympic Committee Internship Program

Thank you for your interest in the United States Olympic Committee Internship Program!

The United States Olympic Committee conducts an internship program for college students, following the traditional college semester schedule – fall, winter/spring and summer. The internship sites are Colorado Springs, CO, Lake Placid, NY, and Chula Vista, CA; the Washington, DC office also offers a single internship opportunity. Positions are either with the USOC or its sport National Governing Bodies (i.e. Swimming, Triathlon, Volleyball, etc.).

Interns live at Olympic Training Centers, eat their meals at the Athletes’ Dining Hall, and gain on-the-job experience and training. A small stipend is also provided.

The program offers internships in the areas of: broadcasting, Paralympics, journalism, marketing, sports medicine, sports administration, human resources, development, strength and conditioning, and more.

To be eligible for the internship program, students must have completed at least two years of college before the start of the internship and be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited United States college or university. Internships are competitive.

To apply for an internship with the USOC, you must submit a resume online including a cover letter as one attachment. Letters of reference are optional; however, any letters must be submitted at the time of the resume submission.

http://www.teamusa.org/jobs/usoc-internships.html

Team NFL Player Promoter Internship

United Way has challenged itself and its partners to cut in half the number of high school dropouts by 2018. To meet the goal, United Way Worldwide is inviting key partners like National Football League players to join us in the effort to recruit one million volunteer readers, tutors and mentors by 2014.

One college-educated, civic-minded player will be recruited from each of the 32 NFL teams — each one committing to recruit 1,000 “hand-raisers” per year for the next three years.

As a United Way TEAM NFL Player Promoter, you will report to the Director of NFL and Strategic Partnerships. You will be responsible for developing content and driving traffic for one member of TEAM NFL in support of his education volunteer goals.

The Full job description:

Title: Volunteer United Way TEAM NFL Player Promoter, NFL & Strategic Partnerships Reports to: Director, NFL & Strategic Partnerships Category: Volunteer Position Team: NFL & Strategic Partnerships, Brand Leadership Status: Volunteer Intern FLSA classification: April 2012 – December 2012

Program Description

United Way has challenged itself and its partners to cut in half the number of high school dropouts by 2018. To meet the goal, United Way Worldwide is inviting key partners like National Football League players to join us in the effort to recruit one million volunteer readers, tutors and mentors by 2014. One college-educated, civic-minded player will be recruited from each of the 32 NFL teams—each one committing to recruit 1,000 “hand-raisers” per year for the next three years. TEAM NFL is being led by United Way’s national ambassador, Nnamdi Asomugha, of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Position Summary

As the United Way TEAM NFL Player Promoter, you will report to the Director of NFL and Strategic Partnerships. You will be responsible for developing content and driving traffic for one member of TEAM NFL in support of his education volunteer goals.

Key Responsibilities/essential Duties Of Position

This individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below at a satisfactory level:

  1. Research player’s civic and volunteer initiatives
  2. Provide content for player’s social media networks and United Way microsite (liveunited.org/team-nfl)
  3. Develop and execute social media strategies to support player recruitment efforts using personal social media outlets
  4. Network with bloggers, team and fans sites to generate buzz about player’s recruitment effort
  5. Follow United Way policies and social media procedures effectively
  6. Participate in United Way message training (online)
  7. Write 1-2 articles to be published jointly on USA TODAY College and United Way websites
  8. Other assigned tasks as needed

Job Requirements

College junior, senior or graduate student at a U.S-based institution with two years of study in marketing, communications or advertising. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Proven skill executing social media strategies. Active profiles and following on Facebook, Twitter. Personal blog and YouTube channel are not required, but preferred. Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills. Ability to communicate with all levels of staff. Ability to work independently as well as with a team.

Benefits

College credit
Volunteer hours

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities and skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable disabled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

IMG Academies Internship

IMG Academies is the world’s largest and most advanced multi-sport training and education complex dedicated to developing the TOTAL ATHLETE. Located on the West Coast of Florida, Bradenton, offers year round sunshine, access to award winning beaches, unique shops and museums. Bradenton’s close proximity to Tampa/St. Pete puts you within an hour of the Buccaneers, the Rays and the Lightning professional sports organizations and within two hours to Disney and the Orlando attractions.

For more than 30 years, IMG Academies has helped countless youth, adult, collegiate and professional athletes reach their full potential in sport and life, by providing expert coaching, tailored programs and world-class facilities within an energetic environment across a 400-acre campus.

Today the campus attracts more than 20,000 athletes from 100 countries annually. The Academies consists of the IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy, IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy, IMG Madden Football Academy, IMG Baseball, Basketball, Basketball and Soccer academies – all supported by the IMG Pendleton School and IMG Performance Institute’s multi-faceted training disciplines.

Job Title: Intern

FLSA Status: Unpaid Intern

Department: Marketing, Sports Management, Public Relations, Human Resources, Safety, Events, Sponsorship, IMGA Sports (Tennis, Football, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Lacrosse and Performance).

Position Summary: Assisting with the delivery, operations and strategic direction of the various IMG Academies departments.

Position Responsibilities

  • See IMG Academies website for additional details on internships http://www.imgacademies.com/
  • Adhering to all company policies, procedures and business ethic codes
  • Other duties as assigned

Program Requirements and Application Process

  • Now accepting applications for the Summer 2012 term (June - August)
  • Course Credit Internships are open to college students only (junior, senior or graduate level)
  • Interns must receive academic credit toward graduation (students are responsible for providing documentation confirming academic credit for the internship)
  • No financial compensation is available
  • Interns must provide housing and meals
  • Interns are responsible for travel arrangements
  • Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays is required
  • Minimum of 12 weeks participation is required
  • Interns must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0

Application Process

Please enclose:

  • Resume/vitae (Please indicate all languages you speak)
  • Cover Letter/Personal statement that includes:
  • Personal sport background
  • Specific interests in the field
  • Past experiences that have helped them prepare for this internship
  • Expectations of this internship
  • Future goals in the field

Minimum of 3 reference letters (you may send these separately but they should arrive by the application deadline)

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

  • Sports Administration or related degree in progress
  • Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues
  • Strong customer relations background for both internal and external users
  • Proficiency with MS Office
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills Preferred Skills
  • Master’s degree in progress
  • Playing, coaching or managing experience
  • CPR/ First Aid certification
  • Bilingual

Physical Demands and Work Environment

  • Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40lbs.
  • Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time.
  • Must be able to move around campus which includes gym, turf, fields, etc.
  • Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays is required

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