Sports Business Operations Intern
# Sports Business Operations Intern
**Company:** Albert Almora Jr.'s VeloCity **Location:** Addison, Illinois **Job Type:** Part-Time Internship **Schedule:** 10–15 hours per week, flexible hybrid schedule **Compensation:** To be determined before publication
### About VeloCity
Albert Almora Jr.'s VeloCity is a premier baseball development facility founded by former MLB player and 2016 World Series Champion Albert Almora Jr.
Our mission goes beyond baseball. We focus on developing complete athletes through professional instruction, biomechanics, strength and conditioning, nutrition, and mindset training.
We are looking for a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented college student to work directly with our leadership team and gain hands-on experience in sports business operations, administration, marketing, and business development.
### Key Responsibilities
- Assist with daily business operations and administrative responsibilities.- Organize athlete registrations, memberships, schedules, and records.- Help manage prospective athlete inquiries, lead tracking, and follow-up communications.- Support parent and athlete communications, including emails, announcements, and reminders.- Maintain spreadsheets, organize business documents, and update internal tracking systems.- Assist with marketing campaigns, social media coordination, and promotional initiatives.- Support event planning, partnerships, merchandise operations, and special projects.- Work alongside leadership to improve operational efficiency and the overall athlete experience.
### Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in college or university.- Studying Business Administration, Sports Management, Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred.- Strong organizational, written communication, and time-management skills.- Familiarity with Google Workspace, Microsoft Excel, and digital tools.- Dependable, proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.- Interest in sports, entrepreneurship, or business development is a plus.
### Internship Details
**Location:** Addison, IL (Hybrid) **Hours:** Approximately 10–15 hours per week **Schedule:** Flexible around academic commitments, with some in-person responsibilities **Supervisor:** Director of Nutrition & Business Operations **Compensation:** To be determined before publication
### What You'll Gain
- Direct experience operating and growing a professional athlete development business.- Mentorship from the ownership and management team.- Hands-on experience in sports administration, marketing, customer relations, and business development.- Opportunities to take ownership of meaningful projects.- Exposure to entrepreneurship and the sports performance industry.
We're looking for someone who wants to contribute, take initiative, learn valuable professional skills, and grow alongside our team.
**Train with purpose. Play with confidence.**