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Tournament Operations Intern

AC Sports
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  • Part-time to Full-time hours throughout the entirety of this internship available
  • Atlantic Coast Sports has multiple Baseball and Softball Tournament Operations Intern positions available.
  • These are stipend paid positions with opportunity to earn additional pay.

Position Reports To: Tournament Directors

Company Background:

AC Sports is a fast growing youth sport event company based in Trafford, PA (roughly 20 minutes outside of Pittsburgh). The primary events of AC Sports take place in the months of May - July and are frequented by over 1,000 local and travel teams that have come from 15+ different states and 2 Canadian provinces. Our mission is to promote amateur baseball and softball through "The Ultimate Tournament Experience", by providing our teams and their families with the highest quality service, top-notch accommodations, superior communication, and an unparalleled sporting experience that will ensure lifelong memories!

Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

  • Communications - assist tournament directors in communications with coaches, team managers, and parents regarding rosters, schedules, tournament information, etc.
  • Operations - organize and direct equipment and merchandise to corresponding field locations; aid in the set-up ad tear down of events; manage inventory; assist with building and publishing tournament schedules
  • Management - Oversee tournament operations at an assigned complex to serve as the AC Site Supervisor (managing scores, umpires, team needs, awards presentations, etc.)
  • Media & Marketing - help obtain marketing materials before, during, and after events such as videos and photos
  • Hospitality - assist T1 Housing department with housing coordination and communication for traveling teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to relocate to Pittsburgh, PA by start date.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new software and registration platforms.
  • Able to complete individual tasks in a timely fashion in order to advance the team’s overall progress.
  • Professional communication skills, both in person and via phone, email, etc.
  • Ability to establish and maintain relationships with various staff members, coaches and parents.
  • Flexible and willing to perform other tasks as assigned.
  • Ability to problem solve in stressful situations and prioritize necessary tasks
  • Highly organized with great attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate information over a broad network with efficiency, clarity and effectiveness.
  • Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Have an efficient understanding about the sport of baseball and/or softball.
  • Weekend availability and able to provide personal transportation to and from all Atlantic Coast events.

Required Education:

  • Candidates should be in possession of, or working toward, a Bachelor’s degree.

Hours:

  • Office hours Monday-Friday (flexible) are required as well as 4 (pre-determined) tournament weekends.
  • Additional weekend events are available to work for additional compensation.

There is an opportunity for future employment at the end of the internship.

If you are not graduating, there is an opportunity for a lead intern position for the following year.