Winter Event Operations Intern

Company Profile   

The Hoop Group is a comprehensive basketball company dedicated to fulfilling dreams of players, parents, and coaches. We provide the best instruction, competition, and exposure to athletes of all ages and abilities. Hoop Group originated in 1963 as an overnight summer camp for boys and girls. Since then, we have expanded to include tournaments, instructional programs, consulting, recruiting assistance, and many other services, establishing ourselves as a basketball powerhouse. Today, Hoop Group is a leader in grassroots basketball with over 300 events and over 100,000 participants each year.   

Internship Description   

Winter (October-December) interns work in person at our event locations. The company provides lodging (if necessary), meals, and event-related expenses.  

The Hoop Group works closely with students and colleges/universities to allow this opportunity to be approved for college credit. We have several different opportunities throughout Hoop Group that make this opportunity flexible to meet any school's practicum or internship requirements. For more information, please reach out to Aidan Nemeroff, Director of Event Operations (aidan@hoopgroup.com) 

Interns will be involved in the following facets of Hoop Group:   

Operations

Execute event logistics (event set-up/tear down, crowd management, etc)  

Point-of-sale ticketing and cash management at events  

Assist with the scheduling of team tournaments

Assist Director of Operations with special projects as assigned  

NCAA Certification 

Professional Qualifications   

Outgoing and personable  

Excellent communication skills  

Able to anticipate needs and determine priorities  

Work a non-traditional schedule and travel to assigned locations  

Maintain professionalism when interacting with high-profile customers and coaches  

Desire to pursue a career in the sports and/or coaching industries 

Experience with graphic design, editing, photography, and/or videography preferred