INTERNSHIP – Wintrust Sports Complex

INTERNSHIP – Wintrust Sports Complex

MCS SFM, LLC

LOCATION: Bedford Park, IL

DEPARTMENT: EVENTS

REPORTS TO: EVENTS MANAGER

STATUS: INTERNSHIP (NON-EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Wintrust Sports Complex is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Chicago, IL. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.

Wintrust Sports Complex is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.

SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Sport Management Interns will learn how to promote and operate sports leagues, camps, clinics, tournaments, and other special events. They will be immersed in the scheduling, execution, and day to day operations of the facility assisting in any of following areas: Events and Operations, FEC (Family Entertainment Center) and Food and Beverage. Interns will also have the opportunity to learn administrative details of a business, including human resources (staff recruiting, hiring, firing, records, etc.), payroll, profit and loss reports and analysis. Overall, Interns will gain valuable experience in the sports and recreation industry focusing on full-service entertainment.

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW:

• Interns will be cross trained in multiple areas throughout the facility, such as marketing, human resources, event management, youth programming, food and beverage, guest services, sales, and facility operations management
• Will complete a summer-long internship to gain real-world experience in sports management
• Some students may have longer or shorter practicum requirements with less time commitment and commitment length will be addressed individually
• We will develop an intern schedule to accommodate any individual requirements (i.e., class commitments)
• Interns may be required to help during special events and additional projects that are not related to their specific area

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong desire to learn
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently
• Demonstrate success with multi-tasking and organizing multiple priorities
• Self-motivated and has initiative to complete tasks in a timely fashion

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be willing to work outside for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently a student or a new graduate
• A student majoring in sport management or related field