Soccer Operations Internship – Equipment (Spring 2027)

Tampa Bay Sun FC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

College credit eligible

Stipend for overtime hours

Job summary

Tampa Bay Sun FC is seeking dedicated interns for our Team Equipment Internship to support Matchday and Event Operations at the start of the 2027 season.

Responsibilities include inventory, heat-pressing uniforms, stadium prep, and locker room setup. Eligible for college credit, with a stipend for hours beyond required credit hours. Weekend/game day availability required.

Qualifications

• Must complete safeguarding requirements with US Soccer Federation, USL, and Tampa Bay Sun FC.
• Comfortable on your feet for long periods in an active environment.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and solutions orientation.
• Available to work weekends, game days, and outside traditional hours.
• Able to lift/carry items up to 60 lbs regularly.
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather.
• May include nights, holidays, and atypical hours.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date inventory of team apparel and equipment.
• Ensure apparel carries sponsor logos as required.
• Heat press uniforms to league standards.
• Be available for athletes and staff before, during, and after sessions.
• Prepare stadium and training facilities for match days.
• Manage stadium equipment inventory, storage, and event checklists.
• Ensure condition and readiness of all apparel/equipment daily.
• Launder training and match apparel; reset lockers for the next day.
• Set up player/staff locker rooms with required apparel.
• Collaborate with other departments within Tampa Bay Sun FC; perform other tasks as needed.
• Perform any other duties assigned.

Skills

Safeguarding compliance

Stand/wear comfortable

Communication skills

Weekend availability

Heavy lifting

Outdoor work

Event/weekend hours

Teamwork

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Tampa Bay Sun FC is seeking passionate individuals who want to kick start their sports career with our Team Equipment Internship. We are looking for students to join our team for the beginning of the 2027 season. The position will assist Matchday and Event Operations on set-up / tear-down, as well as the team’s equipment and attire guaranteeing that athletes and staff have their essential equipment promptly. This internship is eligible for college credit. A stipend will be provided for hours worked beyond required academic credit hours.

Responsibilities

• Keep up to date inventory of all team apparel and equipment.
• Ensure team apparel is embellished with necessary sponsor logos.
• Heat press team uniforms to league requirements.
• Be available for athletes and staff before, during and after sessions.
• Assist with preparing the stadium and training facility for match days.
• Assist with stadium equipment inventory, storage, and event checklists.
• Ensure all team apparel and equipment is in proper condition each day and available use.
• Launder player and staff training and match apparel. Reset player and staff lockers for the next day.
• Ensure player and staff locker rooms are set up, making sure everyone has all necessary apparel needed.
• Work in tandem and support other departments within the Tampa Bay Sun FC organization as well as completing other tasks as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must complete all safeguarding requirements the US Soccer Federation, United Soccer League, and the Tampa Bay Sun FC.
• Must be comfortable with an active working environment; being on your feet for the majority of your shift
• Effective communication skills, strong attention to detail, and solutions-orientated
• Available to work weekends, game days, and other times (often outside of traditional business hours)
• Ability to lift/move/carry items weighing up to 60 lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions for long periods of time
• Must be able to work weekends, nights, holidays, and atypical hours
• Strong teamwork and collaborative skills, in brainstorming and execution
• Bilingual English/Spanish, preferred

WHAT'S IT LIKE?

First, it's a lot of fun... sports are fun! They're also a lot of work. We'll point you in the right direction, and you'll be given a lot of responsibility and you'll own your area. You'll help build amazing events for our community. You'll make great connections and learn a lot about the sports business.

Let's talk about the time commitment. Depending on the role, it may require more than eight hours of work in a given day, particularly event days. All interns work every home game. Depending on the role, you may have some non-game day hours (some remote), and you may cover training sessions (as needed).

These internships are best suited for students who can get college credit and/or who are looking to get their foot in the door in the extremely competitive sports industry.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.