Sports Coordinator - Summer Intern

About BSSC

The Boston Ski & Sports Club (BSSC) is a 55-year-old organization serving more than 50,000 participants annually through recreational sports leagues and programs across Greater Boston. BSSC offers a fun, fast-paced environment and hands-on exposure to sports operations and event management.

Internship Overview

BSSC is seeking an energetic, detail-oriented Sport Program Coordinator Intern to support Spring and Summer sports leagues and programs. This internship is designed for students interested in gaining real-world experience in sports operations, customer service, and recreational league management.
This is a hands-on role that combines field work with office and administrative responsibilities and provides direct interaction with players, teams, and facilities.

Learning Opportunities

• Sports operations and league coordination
• Event setup and on-site management
• Customer service and participant relations
• Recreational sports administration
• Working with facilities, vendors, and internal teams

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact for players and team representatives during league play
• Assist with field and equipment setup, breakdown, and maintenance (e.g., volleyball nets, soccer goals, field lining)
• Greet teams at evening leagues and help ensure games run smoothly
• Support administrative tasks including phone calls, emails, registrations, rosters, and standings
• Distribute sponsor products to participants
• Capture photos and short videos for use by the BSSC marketing team
• Complete additional office and administrative projects as needed

Note:

This role includes hands-on, physical work and time spent outdoors at fields and facilities.

Schedule and Work Environment

• Approximately 30 hours per week; hours vary based on league schedules
• Shifts may occur between 10:00am and 11:00pm, including nights and weekends
• Some office-based responsibilities may be completed remotely
• Primary office location: 135 Beaver St, Suite 210, Waltham, MA

Candidate Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in (or recently graduated from) an undergraduate or graduate program in Sport Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Comfortable interacting with large groups of players and teams
• Dependable, proactive, and able to manage multiple responsibilities
• Willing to work evenings and weekends as required

Preferred (not required):

• Experience playing or officiating recreational sports

Requirements

• Reliable access to a car, as this position requires travel to multiple league locations across Greater Boston
• Ability to work in the Greater Boston area for the full duration of the internship

Housing and Relocation

This internship does not include a housing or relocation stipend. Candidates must independently secure housing in the Greater Boston area.

Why Join BSSC

• Hands-on experience in a sports operations environment
• Exposure to large-scale recreational sports programming
• Flexible schedule suitable for students
• Fun, casual, and team-oriented workplace
• Opportunity to build relevant experience for a career in sports

Application Instructions

Please submit your resume to apply. A brief cover letter is optional but encouraged.

Job Questions:

Are you local to Boston?

If you are not local to Boston, do you have local housing or connections and why would you be interested in relocating for the summer?

Do you have a car that can be used for night and weekend league site visits?

Please describe your interest in sports and any relevant sports experience.