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16) PGA Tour Internship
- This internship is offered in Ponte Verda, Florida. The PGA TOUR Diversity Internship Program is open to all qualified college students, regardless of ethnicity and is committed to attaining greater diversity within our organization, as well as, the golf industry. Our internships are designed to expose college students to the business side of golf that supports one of the world's leading sports brands -- the PGA TOUR. While a love of the game is certainly appreciated, knowing how to play is not a prerequisite for the internship. Your internship experience will be enhanced by activities and projects that will allow you to gain a full picture of how the PGA TOUR and other golf organizations work together to support our players, charities and events on the PGA TOUR, Champions Tour and the Nationwide Tour.

10-12 week, full-time, paid internship

Subsidized housing in some locations

Networking with PGA TOUR/Golf Industry staff

Up to $500 for travel expenses to intern orientation in Florida, or to initial worksite

Access to play TPC Sawgrass courses

Discounts on golf club merchandise

A rising junior, rising or graduating senior, or graduate student at an accredited four-year college or university.

Currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in good standing.

Eligible to work in the United States. International students must obtain all visas and employment authorizations prior to the start of an internship. Contact the international advisor at your school several months prior to the start of an internship for work authorization requirements.

Carry a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.8 or better on a 4.0 scale.

17) Asheville Tourists Baseball Club Internship
This internship is offered in Asheville, North Carolina
- Description/Responsibilities: The General Intern will place a large emphasis on sales while gaining experience through the following three rotations: Food & Beverage, Marketing and Merchandise, and Stadium Operations. Team Members that we hire perform many different tasks to ensure our guest's experience at McCormick Field. Some of the task you will be asked to perform as a General Intern are less glamorous and exciting than others, but as a General Intern with the Asheville Tourists, you realize they all need to be done.

18) Peninsula Pirates Baseball Club Media Relations Internship
-This internship is offered in Hampton, Virginia

Assist with researching, writing and editing portions of the team?s publications.

Assist with preparing stats and information for press releases.

Assist with the maintenance and updating of team website on a daily and nightly basis.

Assist with the preparation of game notes on a game-by-game basis.

Assist with the setup and operation of the press box during games.

Assist other departments with special projects as requested or needed.

Candidates should either be in the process of obtaining a bachelor?s degree, or have recently acquired one.

Candidates currently pursuing a degree should be receiving college credit while conducting the internship.

Candidates must be available for 40 hours per week and will be required to work weeknights and weekends.

The internship begins no later than May and lasts until the end of the season or until the individual candidate needs to return to school. However, fall and spring semester internships are available as well.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through the start of the season.

19) Washington Mystics Corporate Partnerships Internship
This internship is offered in Washington, DC

Assist Corporate Partnerships team with promotional item organization and distribution.

College student; junior or senior with a Business, Marketing or Sales related major.

Desire to pursue a career in sports.

Self motivated, organized, and detail oriented.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Computer knowledge including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Flexibility to work long days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

20) Octagon Event Coordinator
This internship is offered in Charlotte, North Carolina
Required Qualifications:

Knowledge and understanding of sports and telecommunication marketing techniques.

Prefer a candidate with an interest in or major/degree in Sports Marketing or related field.

At least one previous marketing related internship/position preferred.

Ability to lift 25 lb. boxes/items and stand for up to eight hours at a time.

Excellent communication skills (both written and oral).

Strong ability to work as part of a team. Demonstrate initiative and solve problems independently.

Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet.

 
Responsibilities and Duties:

On-site event operations, production, and execution of a mobile marketing program at motorsports events.

Drive lead generation and brand awareness for the client's products and services.

Demonstrate the latest telecomm products/technologies while distributing collateral materials to consumers.

Participation in presentation of show aspects and messaging as needed.

Management of on-site promotional staff, premium and collateral inventories.

Weekly reporting to management

Assist with implementation of special projects associated with the mobile marketing program, national and regional sponsorships, etc.

Extensive weekend travel and some holiday work required.

Minimum of seven hours of office work per week and attendance at weekly team meeting required.

Assist Customer Hosting and Activation teams as needed

Other related duties/projects as assigned.

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6) Tennessee Titans MBA Sports Management Fellow- Lipscomb University
-I would be required to work 30 hours a week for the Titans. I would receive a stipend of $1,500 a month for the 11 months of the program. I have always been a Titans fan, and would absolutely love working for them while earning my MBA in Sports Management. While working for the Titans I would be taking classes two nights a week at Lipscomb. In the end I would have great working experience and have earned my MBA in just one year.

7) Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer @ Nicholls State University

-Nicholls State University, a NCAA Division I institution, is offering one graduate assistantships responsible for the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses of student athletes participating in 14 varsity sports. This position will have a dual appointment between the Intercollegiate Athletics Department and the Department of Allied Health. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: team travel obligations, athletic training department coverage, and approved clinical instructing (ACI) training in the clinical supervision and proficiency assessment of student enrolled in Nicholls’ undergraduate CAATE accredited athletic training educational program.

Term of assignment is a 2 year position, approximately January 17th to May 31st. (The second 10 month contract will be renewed at the conclusion of the first, based upon evaluation of the Head Athletic Trainer and Athletic Training Science Program Director). Full tuition waiver for fall and spring semesters and a stipend of $9,000 will be provided.  

8) Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer @ University of the Cumberlands

 -Graduate Assistant providing coverage within a competitive NAIA athletic program. Possible assignments might include: Football, Soccer, Wrestling, Basketball, Baseball, Softball or any other of our 21 Sports. Sport coverage will be provided in conjunction with a full-time staff member or as assigned. This Tuition Remitted position includes a living expense and salary stipend which can be discussed upon inquiry. Masters Degree Opportunities: MA in Education (requires a teaching certificate); MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching)(Allows for completion of a teaching certificate)

9) Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer @ The Lovett School

-Lovett's athletic facilities are among the best in the Southeast, and include a stadium, three gymnasiums, a natatorium, baseball and softball fields, 10 tennis courts, a 400-meter track, four practice fields, and a wellness center. Top-quality coaching, sports medicine, and training staff encourage our athletes to perform to their best of their abilities, both on the field and in the classroom. Personal traits--including commitment, discipline, team cooperation, individual leadership, sportsmanship, and consideration of others -- are emphasized and vital to the success of The Lovett Athletic Program.  Stipend $9,600 plus Full Tuition Waiver. Summer Camps available for extra income.

10) Graduate Assistant @ Villanova University

-Villanova University,a founding member of the Big East Conference,offers 2- graduate assistant positions and 3-(one year) internships for the 2011-12 academic year.These positions include tuition(for GA's only),a $10,000. stipend,Nike team apparel,meal money,health insurance,and summer camp employment.Duties include,but are not limited to;game and practice coverage,travel,injury documentation,as well as serving as the primary athletic trainer for assigned sport(s).Sport assignments will include football(assistant),women's soccer,field hockey,volleyball,women's lacrosse,baseball,softball,water polo,and rowing.

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Site Visit #3 Turner Field

Our Sports Administration class took a tour of Turner Field on November 11, 2010. I had previously been on a tour but that had been about 8 years ago. Our tour was pretty in depth, however not as in depth as I would have liked. We got to visit the Sun Trust level, the luxury suites, Sky Field, and even got to stand outside of the Braves' locker room and look in. The only things that would have made this tour better would have been if we were able to actually go in the locker room, view the workout area, and view the batting cages underneath the stadium. My favorite part had to be the locker room even if we did not get to go inside it. Just seeing where the guys that I love to watch play the game of baseball get ready for the games I watch on TV was pretty cool. I would have loved to be able to sit in the same locker that Chipper or B-Mac sits in everyday.


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Human Resource Management

Case: "You are seeking a JV women's basketball coach at Sprayberry High School in Cobb County; the person may also need to coach other sports."

Job Description includes but is not limited to:
-Be able to hold a successful tryout
-Help create a schedule
-Run efficient practices and be able to set times
-Make a roster
-Attend conferences and clinics
-Help maintain trip budgets

Job Specification includes but is not limited to:
-Undergraduate degree
-Basketball and other sports experience/knowledge is preferred
-Some type of coaching experience is preferred
-Knowledge of rules

Application Instructions:
-Apply through the school board
-Include a resume and past coaching experience
-Go through the interview process with head coach, principal, and athletic director
-Application is due by the end of the school year leading up to the season applying for

Candidate Evaluation Form includes but is not limited to:
1) Sports Knowledge/Experience
2) People Skills
3) Interview Process
4) Knowledge of Rules
5) Money Management Skills


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Group Presentations/Order of Presentations

November 16th:
1) Wes, Jay, Ethan: Gold's Gym/Sports Facility Management
2) Ben, Monique, Jemere: Leadership Interviews
November 18th:
1) Haley, Bailey, Cali, Andrea: Sports Information
2) Tim, Stephen, Brandon: Personnel Management

Site Visit Summary #2: Georgia Tech/Georgia Dome

On November 2, 2010, our Sports Administration class took a trip to the Georgia Tech Student Rec. Center as well as the Georgia Dome. The bus departed around 9:30 a.m. and we were headed first to Georgia Tech. I must say that my jaw dropped when we pulled in the parking lot of the Rec. Center. This place is unbelievable! It was home to the 1996 Summer Olympics swimming/diving competitions. With that being said they had three pools, a diving pool, and even a lazy river with a slide. The place also has an incredible amount of workout equipment including a rock wall. Above the pool/diving area are the basketball courts and the indoor soccer/hockey field. The tour guide told us about a kid who kicked a basketball and it hit a sprinkler eventually causing a flooding and it totaled to about $1,000,000 in damages. He also told us that they do not offer graduate assistantships, but they do offer internships. He told us that he is the contact we need if we are interested in obtaining an internship at the Rec. Center.

After we left Georgia Tech we went to lunch at the CNN Center. The Georgia Dome is right next door to the CNN Center. Wally was our tour guide at the Dome. We got to see more than I could ever have possibly imagined. He showed us the "ins and the outs" of the stadium. We got to see everything from the SuperSuites to the Falcons locker room. The field itself was not painted because they had a Georgia State football game and a motivational speaker seminar over the weekend. It was pretty cool seeing them clean the turf and wipe off the college hash marks to prepare for Sunday afternoon's home Falcons game. The only thing that I was disappointed with was the fact that the field/stadium was not prepared for a Falcon's game. The endzones and half line were not painted, the goal posts were not up, and the locker room had no name plates or chairs out. Other than that, this trip was awesome. It was a once in a lifetime experience and I would just like to thank Dr. Epling for allowing us to go.

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Speaker Summary #4 Bob Pearson

On October 28, 2010, Dr. Bob Pearson of Berry College came to speak to our Sports Administration class. Dr. Pearson has a great personality and is a fabulous speaker. He told us that he came bearing gifts and passed out three items to each and every one of us. The first item was a whistle. The whistle stands for safety. It can be used in times of need to get people's attention. He also pointed out a scenario of a referee blowing his whistle during a basketball game. If he barely breathes in to the whistle, it will let out a weak sound; however, if he is assertive with blow then it will get everyone's attention and prove that he knows he made the right call. The next thing was a clip. It had multiple meanings. Last but not least he passed out a bright yellow notecard. He said he uses these cards on an everyday basis to help him remember things. Pearson stated that he has them all over his car, on his desk, and even at his house. Dr. Pearson is the Athletic Director at Berry College. He is in his 29th year at Berry. He is also the head of the Department of Kinesiology for the school. He has trained many high school coaches in his day, and many of them are now coaches and thank him for everything that they now know. In closing, he recommended that we see four movies: Miracle, Rudy, Mr. Holland's Opus, and The Rookie. Pearson said that he loves all of these movies and finds inspiration in all of them.

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