INTERN – Destination KP

DKP SFM, LLC

LOCATION: King's Park, NY

DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS

REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER

STATUS: UNPAID INTERNSHIP (COLLEGE CREDIT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Destination KP is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Kings Park, NY. 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.

Destination KP 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 was 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.

INTERNSHIP 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. 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 event management, venue walkthroughs and daily facility operations
• Will complete an internship to gain real-world experience in sports management, Sports Technology, Esports & Gaming
• 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 asked to assist 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
• Facility has intermittent noise

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

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