Des Moines Menace | Youth Tournament & Camp Coordination Intern
The Des Moines Menace is seeking a Youth Tournament & Camp Coordination Intern to help grow youth soccer across Central Iowa. This intern will recruit teams for Menace youth tournaments (Just for Girls Spring, Menace Midwest Invitation, Just for Girls Fall, and Menace Fall Classic), develop partnerships to bring youth camps and clinics to new communities, and serve as an on-site tournament and camp manager. This role works closely with the Menace coaching staff and supports home matches for the club’s men’s USL League Two team.
Responsibilities
Youth Tournaments
- Recruit teams for Menace youth tournaments through direct outreach to club directors, coaches, and team managers. Follow up with past participants and prospective teams, with particular attention to age groups and divisions that need additional entries.
- Assist with tournament scheduling, field assignments, team check-in planning, and coordination with referee assignors and venue staff. Send schedules, arrival instructions, and event updates to participating teams.
- Serve as an on-site tournament manager throughout all tournament weekends. Act as a point of contact for teams, referees, and venue staff, resolve operational issues, and communicate field or schedule changes to everyone affected.
Camps and Community Partnerships
- Identify and develop relationships with youth clubs, schools, parks and recreation departments, and community organizations across Central Iowa to secure new camp locations and partnerships. Work with hosts to confirm dates, facilities, and local promotion.
- Work with the Menace coaching staff on camp curriculum and staffing. Confirm assignments and schedules for coaches and participating Menace players based on enrollment and age groups.
- Coordinate camp logistics from setup through teardown, including field reservations, equipment, transportation for staff and gear, participant check-in, and communication with families and host partners.
Marketing, Registration, and Revenue
- Collaborate on marketing and communications efforts and coordinate email outreach for youth tournaments and camps.
- Manage youth program registration platforms, maintain accurate team and camper records, and assist coaches and families through registration.
- Help the club meet its revenue and participation goals by tracking registration revenue, tournament entries, and camp enrollment against targets. Share progress with the General Manager and adjust outreach before registration deadlines.
Matchday and club support
- Work Menace regular-season home matches from May through July. Matchdays require full-day availability for setup, fan service, and post-match teardown. In-game duties include coordinating ball retrievers and Anthem Buddies.
- Assist with preseason events, including Open Cup matches, as available.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive club information and complete other projects as directed by the Menace General Manager.
Qualifications
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple events, meet deadlines, and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to initiate outreach and build relationships with coaches, families, referees, and community partners.
- Self-motivated, willing to learn, and comfortable working both independently and as part of an event staff.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Available to work long event days, evenings, and weekends, including Menace home matches and youth tournaments.
- Able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds regularly for event setup and teardown.
- A passion for sports and knowledge of soccer are preferred.
- Preferred fields of study or expertise: Sports Management, Business Administration, Event Management, Marketing, or a related field
This is a paid role with the expectation of 20-40 hours of work per week between March and July. Evening and weekend work during match weeks is required for this role. Working hours for this position will be in the office at the Krause Gateway Center located at 1459 Grand Ave. Des Moines, IA 50309.
Des Moines Menace is owned and operated by Krause Group. Krause Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Being part of the Krause Group Global internship program means you are part of a program that combines your passion with your potential. Through volunteer opportunities, an internship capstone project, and a focus on Krause Group’s organizational values, we aim to ensure each intern leaves their role feeling successful, fulfilled, and ready to take on their next challenge. If you have any questions about our internship program, please reach out to our Grow People department by emailing
Grow_People@krausegroup.com
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