Fall Operations Internship

Pay: $17.50 - $24.00 per hour

Job description:

About Players Sport & Social Group

Players Sport & Social Group is one of Chicago's leading adult recreational sports organizations, hosting and facilitating large-scale adult sports leagues and social events across the city. We create social sport competitions that give people a fun, safe, and welcoming environment to play, compete, and connect.

The Internship

The Sports Management Intern plays a hands-on role in the day-to-day operations of our sports leagues and events — league supervision, inventory management, staffing support, customer service, and more. It's real, resume-building experience on the operations side of sports and social entertainment, and an ideal fit for business, sports management, recreation, or physical education students who want to learn how a high-volume league operation actually runs (and have fun doing it). Because that's when our leagues and events happen, this internship requires evening and weekend availability.

What You'll Do

• Assist in planning and running PSSG leagues and tournaments
• Supervise leagues across all sports, keeping games running smoothly and on schedule
• Deliver equipment to league locations and support setup and teardown
• Provide excellent customer service on-site and over the phone
• Manage equipment and t-shirt inventory
• Support staffing and coordination at leagues, parties, and events on weeknights and weekends
• Socialize with players and guests, and represent and promote the PSSG brand

What We're Looking For

• Pursuing (or holding) a degree in business, sports management, physical education, or recreation
• Available approximately 30 hours per week, split between office hours and on-site at leagues/events
• Familiarity with the city of Chicago
• Friendly, outgoing, and genuinely enjoys socializing with others
• Interested in sports and recreational activities
• Reliable access to a car (mileage reimbursed) and a valid driver's license — required
• Past officiating or umpiring experience is a plus (not required)

What You'll Gain

• Real operational experience running small-to- large-scale sports leagues and events
• Hands-on exposure to event management, logistics, inventory, and customer service
• Mentorship from PSSG's operations team
• A fast-paced, social environment — and a strong line on your resume
• Potential academic credit (if arranged with your school) and a possible pathway to future roles with PSSG

Term & Hours

Fall 2026 — September 1 through December 21. About 30 hours per week, split between office and on-site work, including weeknight evenings and weekends.

Players Sport & Social Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person