Marketing & Communications Internship

Soccer Shots Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Soccer Shots Richmond is offering a Marketing Internship that provides real leadership experience across marketing, business, operations, and sports management. You’ll work with an amazing team and gain hands-on responsibility from day one.

Earn while you learn with a paid internship and a flexible schedule that fits your classes. You’ll lead meaningful projects, build your resume, and contribute to programs that impact children and families in the Richmond community.

Qualifications

• Real leadership experience across marketing, business, operations and sports management.
• Earn while you learn with a paid internship and flexible schedule to fit your classes.
• Opportunity to lead projects, build your resume and impact children in the community.

Responsibilities

• Creating social media content.
• Assisting with marketing campaigns.
• Running community events and Free Fun Days.
• Recruiting future coaches.
• Supporting season operations.
• Helping execute special events.
• Working with the leadership team on real business projects.

Skills

Marketing & Communications

Community Partnerships

Event Planning

Sports Management

Business Operations

Coach Recruitment

Customer Service

Youth Development

Public Speaking

Team Leadership

Time Management

Job description

Benefits

• Company parties


• Flexible schedule


• Opportunity for advancement

NOW HIRING: Soccer Shots Internship | Marketing

• Business


• Sports Education

Looking for an internship that gives you real leadership experience—not just busy work? At Soccer Shots, you'll spend your semester building leadership skills, working alongside an amazing team, and gaining hands‑on experience in marketing, business, operations, and sports management.

Why You’ll Love This Internship

Paid Internship

Earn while gaining valuable experience.

Competitive Pay

$18–20 per 30–40 minute coaching session.

Flexible Around Your Classes

Morning, afternoon, and evening opportunities.

Real Leadership Experience

You'll take ownership of meaningful projects instead of watching from the sidelines.

Build Your Resume

Gain experience in leadership, operations, marketing, event management, coaching, recruiting, and business development.

Amazing Team Culture

Pickup soccer, kickball tournaments, cookouts, holiday parties, and team events.

Career Opportunities

Most all of our full‑time leaders started as interns or coaches.

Make an Impact

Every week you'll help children build confidence, friendships, and a love for being active.

What Makes This Internship Different? Forget sitting behind a desk.

At Soccer Shots you'll actually lead.

You'll engage with children.

You'll help organize events.

You'll market programs.

You'll learn how a growing business operates.

You'll leave having made a measurable impact on thousands of families throughout the Richmond community.

What You’ll Learn

• Marketing & Communications


• Community Partnerships


• Event Planning


• Sports Management


• Business Operations


• Coach Recruitment


• Customer Service


• Youth Development


• Public Speaking


• Team Leadership


• Time Management

Choose projects that align with your interests while gaining experience across multiple departments.

What You’ll Actually Do

Approximately 50% of your internship may be at Soccer Shots coaching sessions throughout the Richmond area.

The remaining time may include:

• Creating social media content


• Assisting with marketing campaigns


• Running community events and Free Fun Days


• Recruiting future coaches


• Supporting season operations


• Helping execute special events


• Working alongside the leadership team on real business projects

No two weeks look exactly the same.

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for interns who are:

• Positive


• Energetic


• Dependable


• Great with people


• Excited to learn


• Passionate about making a difference

You don't need to know everything—we'll teach you.

We hire attitude, leadership potential, and work ethic.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old


• Reliable transportation (required)


• Eligible to work in the U.S.


• Passion for working with children


• Interest in sports marketing, business, education, or leadership


• Soccer experience is helpful but not required

About Soccer Shots

Soccer Shots is more than a soccer program.

We're on a mission to positively impact children's lives through the game of soccer.

Every week, thousands of children participate in our nationally recognized curriculum that builds confidence, character, teamwork, and joy through movement and play.

We're proud of our culture, our people, and the difference we make in our community every single day.

Our Core Values

• We Care


• We Own It


• We Pursue Excellence


• We Are Stronger Together


• We Are Candid


• We Grow

If you're looking for an internship where you'll gain real experience, develop leadership skills, and be part of an incredible team, we'd love to meet you.