Tournament Operations Intern — Earn College Credit

GOTAFE; Pigeon Forge (TN); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship $10/hr

College credit opportunity

Job summary

GOTAFE is offering a paid internship in our event operations team in Pigeon Forge, TN. You will support the Event Coordinator with rosters, welcome packets, and paperwork before tournaments, and serve as a tournament official by announcing games and operating scoreboards.

You’ll also assist coaches with questions, collaborate with staff to run tournaments, perform light grounds and cleaning duties, and support concessions and retail tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required or currently pursuing in a related field.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Team player willing to listen and learn.
• Ability and commitment to work long hours, including weekends, based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Event Coordinator with rosters, welcome packets, and paperwork before each tournament.
• Serve as a tournament official by maintaining knowledge of rules and procedures, announcing games, and operating scoreboards.
• Provide customer service to coaches by answering tournament-related questions.
• Collaborate with front office personnel to execute all tournaments.
• Perform basic grounds crew duties such as field work and filling water coolers.
• Carry out cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, restroom maintenance, window cleaning, and trash pickup.
• Support Concessions and Retail Managers with cashiering, grilling, and restocking retail floors.
• Maintain professionalism and deliver external and internal customer service.
• Absorb training and uphold Ripken brand values.
• Work with staff to achieve objectives while providing a memorable experience for participants.

Skills

Excel

Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

GOTAFE is offering a paid internship in our event operations team in Pigeon Forge, TN. You will support the Event Coordinator with rosters, welcome packets, and paperwork before tournaments, and serve as a tournament official by announcing games and operating scoreboards.

You’ll also assist coaches with questions, collaborate with staff to run tournaments, perform light grounds and cleaning duties, and support concessions and retail tasks.