Athletic Administration Internship: Gameday Ops

University of Pikeville; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 9,900 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Pikeville invites applications for an Internship – Athletics - Athletic Administration. This entry-level internship offers real-world, hands-on experience with the administrative side of running multiple athletic events at UPIKE.

You'll assist with game day setup and operations, ticketing, scoring, staffing, and community service reporting, while maintaining flexibility for evening, weekend, and holiday events. Start date: 09/01/26; program runs through summer, fall and spring.

Qualifications

• This academic internship provides real-world, hands-on experience with the administrative side of running multiple athletic events.
• Preferred qualifications include being a full-time UPIKE undergraduate student with an interest in Health and Human Performance, Business, Sports Management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Game Day Setup: coordinate pre-event logistics and equipment staging for home events.
• Game Day Operations: oversee live event workflows and assist in managing event logistics.
• Game Day Tear Down: direct post-event breakdown and secure equipment.
• Ticket Gate Operations: manage guest services, ticketing, and POS operations.
• Operating the Clock / Official Scoring: operate scoreboards and timing systems under pressure.
• Game Day Staffing Management: track and optimize student worker schedules using spreadsheets.
• Community Service Administration: audit and report student-athlete community engagement data.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Career & Self Development

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Technology

Education

Undergraduate student (UPIKE)

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Canva

Social Media

Job description

The University of Pikeville invites applications for an Internship – Athletics - Athletic Administration. This entry-level internship offers real-world, hands-on experience with the administrative side of running multiple athletic events at UPIKE.

You'll assist with game day setup and operations, ticketing, scoring, staffing, and community service reporting, while maintaining flexibility for evening, weekend, and holiday events. Start date: 09/01/26; program runs through summer, fall and spring.