Intern, Athlete Safety (North Carolina)

Gondola; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A national athletics organization is seeking an enthusiastic Intern for Athlete Safety in Cary, NC. The role involves supporting compliance with athlete safety measures at events and requires strong organizational skills. Candidates should be pursuing or have completed a degree, be available for on-site work, and travel as needed. A positive attitude and proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel are essential. This is a full-time, hourly intern position available from April to August 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Fluent in English and proficient in Spanish preferred.
• Capable of performing manual labor.

Responsibilities

• Assist in tracking and managing SafeSport compliance at events.
• Monitor athlete safety practices during events.
• Support event operations and collaborations with various departments.

Skills

Organized

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Clear communication

Flexible

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Google Drive

Job description

# Intern, Athlete Safety (North Carolina)## •### @USABaseballPosted on 12/30/2025•Intern## Job DescriptionAt USA Baseball, we are on the lookout for passionate people who truly believe in our mission and values, ready to take charge in *Leading the Growth of Our Pastime’s Future(R).* As the national governing body for baseball in the United States, we are all about teamwork and embrace a fast-paced, demanding, and rewarding environment befitting of our national pastime. If you lead off with authenticity, are ready to slide in headfirst, value diversity and inclusion, and can acknowledge a broader vision, then we want you on our team!The **Intern, Athlete Safety (NC)** contributes to the implementation of athlete safety requirements at USA Baseball events, per the requirements of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee and the U.S. Center for SafeSport, and the execution of the strategic plan for USA Baseball’s governance and education within the amateur game. This position will be responsible for assisting with on-site SafeSport Compliance at USA Baseball events and will report to the Director, Athlete Safety.**Position Details:*** Full-time hours (40+ hours/week)* Duration: April - August 2026* On-site work required\*\*In This Role: \*\*As an **Intern, Athlete Safety (NC)** , you will gain hands-on experience supporting SafeSport compliance, athlete welfare, and event operations across USA Baseball programming. You may:* Assist in tracking, monitoring, and managing SafeSport and athlete safety compliance for USA Baseball events* Monitor athlete safety practices on the field and at event check-in locations* Support the execution of USA Baseball events and National Team programming through various operational tasks* Collaborate with departments such as alumni relations, merchandising, travel services, and others as needed* Provide general administrative support to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant event environments**Qualifications:*** You are highly organized with strong administrative skills and attention to detail.* You are proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Drive.* You are skilled in proofreading, editing, and communicating clearly with a variety of audiences.* You have a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and thrive in a team setting.* You are flexible and willing to adapt to changing organizational needs.* You are passionate about growing the game of baseball.* You are capable of performing some manual labor.* You are available to work weekends and weekdays for USA Baseball events at the National Training Complex in Cary, NC.* You are available to travel to off-site event locations around the United States as needed.* You are in pursuit of or have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree.* You can successfully complete a background check prior to employment.***Preferred:**** Fluent in Spanish**Compensation:** Hourly**Equal Opportunity:** It is the policy of USA Baseball to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Discrimination and unlawful harassment are not tolerated at USA Baseball.USA Baseball is dedicated to building an authentic and inclusive workplace. If you are interested in an open position but are hesitant to apply because of your experience, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be a great fit for USA Baseball and the right candidate for this position or other roles in our organization.Headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, USA Baseball serves as the national governing body for baseball in the United States. Since 1978, the organization has been dedicated to *Leading the Growth of Our Pastime’s Future*, supporting and protecting the game for its 15.6 million participants nationwide.A proud member of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC), USA Baseball’s national teams have earned 70 gold medals in international competition, including two Olympic gold medals and a World Baseball Classic title. Beyond competition, USA Baseball champions the sport’s growth and well-being through initiatives such as BASE (Baseball Athlete Safety Education), Fun At Bat, Pitch Smart, PLAY BALL, the Prospect Development Pipeline, and USABat. Additionally, it recognizes the nation’s top amateur baseball player each year with the prestigious Golden Spikes Award.or .**Due to the high volume of applications received, USA Baseball may not update all candidates on the status of their applications. Those selected for further consideration will be contacted.****Please note that USA Baseball's offices will be closed from Wednesday, November 26 – Friday, November 28, 2025, and from Monday, December 22, 2025 – Thursday, January 1, 2026. Candidates may experience delayed responses from hiring managers during these breaks.**LocationOn-sitePayPay not disclosed