What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Intern position at United Fray?
Is this You?
Are you fun, outgoing, energetic and reliable? Do you have a passion for team sports or even played team sports as a kid or young adult? You are good at handling dynamic situations, keeping calm in a storm and otherwise being a fun and sociable person! You know how to make fun possible - when the party starts to die, you’re the one to get everyone back in the groove and make sure everyone is having a blast! You are also the person who isn’t afraid to be behind the scenes and help set the stage for Making Fun Possible.
The Opportunity
United Fray is offering an internship to college seniors or young professionals interested in pursuing a career in human resource management and sports management. We are looking for interns who can spend a minimum of 20 hours a week working with our sports team during the day and/or in the evenings. Do you have a passion for adult social sports? Wanting to learn more about staff management; then this internship is for you!
Who Are We?
United Fray/DC Fray operates a lot like the sports leagues of your youth. We bring friends and groups together to compete in a wide range of sports and activities. Most of our leagues are 6-8 weeks long with a final championship tournament and end of season party. Each season players receive player t-shirts along with prize giveaways!
United Fray/DC Fray organizes softball, volleyball, cornhole, dodgeball, skeeball, shuffleboard, kickball, bocce, soccer, flag football and other fun social sports.
We also organize special events that have included scavenger hunts, movie screenings, booze cruises, happy hours, tubing trips, wine tastings and more.
United Fray/DC Fray organizes the events so all you have to do is show up and have fun! United Fray/DC Fray understands that for most people joining a sports team is about hanging out with your friends, having a good time and meeting some new people. We strive to keep the games fair and stress free so you can do just that… socialize and have a good time!
Internship Information
- Full time interns receive a transportation stipend over their time with United Fray/DC Fray, in addition to school credit hours.
- We also offer additional pay to interns that host, ref and/or work certain events during their time at United Fray/DC Fray.
- Interns must work a minimum of 20 hours per work to receive the stipend.
Intern Responsibilities
- Working with the Staffing Coordinator with reviewing applications, conducting interviews
- Working with the sports team on daily tasks assigned such as answering emails, confirming permits, organizing equipment for nightly drops, etc.
- Helping staff leagues as a subs when needed
- Updating rules and regulations for league sports via print and online
- Helping conduct staff evaluations
- Create training tools that will be used to train new and veteran staff
Intern Qualifications
- Interested in a career in Sport Management, Human Resource Management, etc.
- Highly motivated, detail oriented, go getter attitude
- Willing to work sometimes long/odd hours during the week
- Experience with adult social sports
- Experience with Google Suite
- Able to work remotely and in our office located in Northeast DC’s Brentwood/Ivy City neighborhood
Intern Skills Preferred (Not Required)
- Scheduling
- Game Management
- Officiating
- Logistics
- Player Communication
*Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis*
