SMC Internship Program
Kickstart Your Career!
Are you interested in pursuing a career in sports? Soccer Management Company is the leader in the industry with 60+ events in 22 states. Last year, roughly 9,000 teams came through our events, with a projected total of over 10,000 for 2026. SMC has worked with many universities to provide work experience and firsthand learning opportunities. As a leader in the youth soccer tournament industry, SMC provides a unique environment. SMC core values are the heartbeat and center around how we operate. One of the benefits is our ability to work outside during events with set up, activation, logistics and tournament operations.
BE A PART OF SOMETHING THAT MATTERS!
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Learning Objectives
Communications
Build and maintain relationships with clubs, referees, trainers, and other staff to support smooth event planning and operations.
Marketing
Gain experience in social media marketing, as well as research to bring in new clubs and build new relationships. Learn professional email and platform skills using Canva, Robly, and Google extensions.
Logistics
Create field maps, verify registrations, plan for equipment and vendor needs, and assist in team placement needs.
Operations
On-site experience in fast paced environments detailing in site management. Provide smooth events often coordinating up to 300+ teams in one weekend.
Regions All Across the US
MidAtlantic
Events in: Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, Delaware
HQ: Richmond, VA
Application: OPEN
Midwest
Events in: Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Minnesota, Illinois, Ohio
Application: OPEN
Texas
Events in: Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, Oklahoma
Application: OPEN
Southeast
Events in: Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina
Application: OPEN
Fall Internship Calendar
Frequently Asked Questions
Regardless of region, interns will operate at least THREE youth soccer tournaments across the states that are within their region. School comes first, if any event interferes with schoolwork/finals, interns will not be expected to attend. Tournaments take place from Friday-Sunday. Leading up to tournaments, interns will partake in all of the LEARNING OBJECTIVES in preparation for each event.
YES, your hotel accommodation for each event will be provided by SMC. If you drive yourself to events, you will get compensation for gas. You may also ride with your fellow Regional Director/Regional Operations team to each event.
Because your schooling comes first, your expected work for each week will be dependent on your school work load, and can be decided on through discussion with your Regional Director and the CEO. You can expect each week to feature around 10 hours.
Each region has one or two REGIONAL DIRECTORS, and one REGIONAL OPERATIONS ASSISTANT. You will report mainly to your Regional Director and to Steve, the PRESIDENT/CEO.
No, industry experience is NOT required to be a candidate for this position. Interns will gain valuable sports and events management experience through the duration of their program.
In the days following the application deadline, our team will be reviewing applications and will reach out to each candidate with information pertaining to the virtual interview process. If you are the right candidate to join our program, the onboarding process will include gaining access to all of the important software we use, and become certified SafeSport trained.
Hear from our recent interns!
I have gained invaluable experience in both the niche of youth sports, as well as the greater industry of sports through this internship. Being a part of meaningful events for the next generation of adults and athletes through SMC has opened my eyes to new possibilities!
-Vince N.
My two favorite things about interning at SMC are the treatment of employees and being able to learn about the business of running soccer tournaments. People here understand that random personal things come up, and it’s not held against you. Everyone is very understanding. Learning about the business is fun because it’s something I’ve never thought of before this internship and can be transferable to other career paths.
-Tucker P.
Join Our Internship Program!
OR email your resume and cover letter to steve@smcsoccer.com