Sports Management Internship

Job overview

The Sports Management Internship is an onsite role in Charlottesville, VA, paying $18 per 30–40-minute session. Soccer Shots Central Virginia runs an introductory soccer program focused on age-appropriate skills, character development, and fun for children. The intern helps deliver soccer sessions for children ages 2–8 while supporting the program’s behind-the-scenes work. The role combines coaching, family and staff communication, management shadowing, leadership development, and opportunities to create social media content.

What you'll do

• Conduct soccer sessions for children ages 2–8
• build local engagement through sports
• participate in management shadowing and leadership development
• develop social media content
• use the Soccer Shots curriculum
• follow on-site safety and attendance protocols
• communicate with families, staff, and teachers
• encourage character development through positive reinforcement and modeling.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sports management internship

youth soccer

soccer coaching

children ages 2–8

character development

social media content

leadership development

paid training

charlottesville va

soccer shots

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• $18 per 30–40-minute session
• paid comprehensive training
• management shadowing
• flexible scheduling
• end-of-season rewards, referral bonus, parent feedback rewards, and parent tips.

Why this role

No soccer or coaching experience is required; paid training is provided. The schedule is flexible and may vary by season and semester.

About the employer

Soccer Shots Central Virginia is hiring for this role. Industry: Sports and Recreation Instruction. Sector: 61.