2025-26 Internship Job Opportunities :
Athlete Institute is Canada’s premier destination for high-performance sport, combining elite athletic development with a vibrant and innovative environment. As an intern, you'll gain hands-on experience alongside industry leaders in basketball operations, event management, marketing, and facility operations—all while contributing to a nationally recognized brand with a global footprint. It’s a dynamic opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact in a fast-paced, purpose-driven sports organization.
All positions can be year round or per semester and a stipend to ensure local travel can be accommodated. If you are travelling from further away room & board may be offered to candidates as well. Please see opportunities below and apply accordingly at the link.
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1. Sport Sales Intern :
Terms
September – December 2025, 24-35 hrs/week
January – April 2026 24-35 hrs/week
May-August 2026, 35 hrs/week
Role Snapshot
Drive ticketing, sponsorship, and merchandise revenue while learning the fundamentals of sports sales inside a high‑performance environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead‑Gen & Outreach: Compile target lists, craft outreach emails, and schedule calls for facility rentals, camps, and corporate partnerships.
- CRM Updates: Enter, track, and analyze prospect interactions in our CRM; prepare weekly pipeline reports.
- Game‑Day Activation: Staff sales tables at Orangeville Prep games and AIFC matches; upsell add‑ons and group experiences.
- Merchandising Support: Assist with inventory counts and online store fulfilment.
- Market Research: Benchmark pricing, fan engagement trends, and competitor offerings; present actionable insights.
Ideal Profile
- Working toward a degree/diploma in Sport Management, Business, or a related field.
- Comfortable cold‑calling and engaging diverse stakeholders.
- Strong Excel/Sheets skills; familiarity with HubSpot/Zoho or similar CRM is a plus.
- Energetic, coachable, and resilient—grit over prior experience.
What You’ll Gain
Hands‑on CRM training, and direct mentorship from our team with real sales numbers behind your resume.
2. Basketball Operations Intern :
Term
September – December 2025, (Prep Season) 35 hrs/week
January – April 2026, (Prep Season) 35 hrs/week
May – August 2026, 35 hrs/week
Role Snapshot
Support Orangeville Prep’s administrative staff technical staff with logistics, analytics, and player experience initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Communication: Coordinate regular communication with parents, athletes and coaches
- Game Operations: Help with game day set-up, sales and social media
- Team Travel: Coordinate hotel blocks, bus bookings, per diem sheets, and itineraries.
- Compliance Checklists: Track academic eligibility, waivers, and athlete paperwork.
- Player Services: Assist with residence tours, uniform distribution, and day‑to‑day athlete inquiries (Recruitment).
Ideal Profile
- Studying Sport Management or similar.
- Proficient with Excel/Google Sheets; experience with CRMs & Teamworks an asset.
- Detail‑oriented multitasker who thrives courtside and in spreadsheets alike.
- Able to lift 40 lbs and work evenings/weekends as required.
What You’ll Gain
Exposure to elite‑level program operations, analytics workflow, and direct interaction with coaches and athletes.
3. Social Media Marketing Intern :
Term
September – December 2025, 35 hrs/week
January – April 2026, 35 hrs/week
May – August 2026, 35 hrs/week
Role Snapshot
Grow Athlete Institute’s digital footprint across TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube by producing compelling, brand‑consistent content.
Key Responsibilities
- Content Creation & Capture: Film, edit, and publish short‑form video, graphics, and photo stories highlighting basketball players, events, and facility life.
- Platform Management: Draft copy, schedule posts via Zoho engage with followers in real time.
- Analytics & Reporting: Track KPIs (reach, engagement, CTR), deliver weekly dashboards, and recommend optimizations.
- Campaign Support: Collaborate with Sales to activate sponsor deliverables and paid ads.
- Brand Voice Guardian: Ensure every post reflects AI’s values—excellence, authenticity, and community impact.
Ideal Profile
- Studying Marketing, Communications, or Digital Media.
- Fluent in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) or Canva; basic social media video‑editing software competence an asset but can train.
- Demonstrated social portfolio (personal or previous work).
- Creative storyteller who can operate under tight deadlines at live events.
What You’ll Gain
A published body of work, mentorship from marketing leadership, and experience with paid social strategy.
4. Program Operations Intern :
Term
September – December 2025 (peak event window), 35 hrs/week
January – April 2026 (peak event window), 35 hrs/week
May – August 2026, 35 hrs/week
Role Snapshot
Assist with the planning and execution of Athlete Institute sports programming, including but not limited to: adult and youth leagues, camps, clinics and special events.
Key Responsibilities
- Administration & Coordination: Support registration, data entry, and communication with participants while maintaining organized program records.
- Program Planning & Logistics: Assist in creating schedules, staffing plans, and operational materials for leagues, camps, and clinics.
- Event & Program Execution: Help manage on-site operations including check-in, equipment setup, and coordination of coaches and officials.
- Participant Experience: Provide front-line support to athletes, parents, and coaches to ensure a positive and organized environment.
- Marketing & Promotions: Assist with social media, content capture, and promotional efforts to drive engagement and registrations.
- Post-Program Analysis: Collect feedback, track key metrics, and support reporting on program performance and improvements.
- Facility & Brand Standards: Maintain clean, professional, and brand-aligned spaces across all program environments.
Ideal Profile
- Coursework in Event Management, Hospitality, or Sport Admin.
- Strong organizational chops; able to juggle multiple timelines.
- Confident communicator who stays calm under pressure.
- Comfortable with weekend and long‑day shifts typical of live events.
What You’ll Gain
End‑to‑end event management experience, high‑impact problem‑solving skills, and a robust industry network.
5. Camp Operations Intern :
Term
September – December 2025 (peak event window), 35 hrs/week
January – April 2026 (peak event window), 35 hrs/week
May – August 2026, 35 hrs/week
Role Snapshot
Assist with the planning and execution of Athlete Institute summer camps: Orangeville Prep Basketball Summer Camp, Volleyball Camps, and All Sports Camps.
- Administration & Coordination: Support registration, data entry, and communication with participants while maintaining organized program records.
- Program Planning & Logistics: Assist in creating schedules, staffing plans, and operational materials for leagues, camps, and clinics.
- Event & Program Execution: Help manage on-site operations including check-in, equipment setup, and coordination of coaches and officials.
- Participant Experience: Provide front-line support to athletes, parents, and coaches to ensure a positive and organized environment.
- Marketing & Promotions: Assist with social media, content capture, and promotional efforts to drive engagement and registrations.
- Post-Program Analysis: Collect feedback, track key metrics, and support reporting on program performance and improvements.
- Facility & Brand Standards: Maintain clean, professional, and brand-aligned spaces across all program environments.
What You’ll Gain
End‑to‑end event management experience, high‑impact problem‑solving skills, and a robust industry network.
Application Instructions (for all roles)
1. Follow Collage Instructions and below
Email [email protected] (mailto: [email protected]) &
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[email protected]) with:
- Subject line: [Internship Title] – First & Last Name
- Resume (PDF)
- A brief cover letter (250 words max) on why you’re a fit for Athlete Institute
- Any relevant portfolio links (if applicable)
