2025 AAU Spring Event Operations Intern - All Sports

Operations Intern, All Sports
The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) focuses its efforts into providing sports programs for participants of all ages beginning at the grass roots level. The philosophy of “Sports for All, Forever,” is shared by over 770,000 participants and over 100,000 volunteers. 

Overview
•Intern will work at the AAU National Headquarters located in Lake Buena Vista, Florida near Walt Disney World® Resort
•Internship provides a multitude of event management and operations experience
•Duration of internship is mid-January through mid-August

Description
•Work closely with the AAU Sports Managers
•Opportunity to work with multiple of the AAU’s 42 different sports
•Lead intern on spring Basketball & Volleyball events
•Assist in the daily planning and logistics of event(s)
•During event – trouble shooting, logistics, working with various sport committees to ensure a well conducted event
•Assist with the travel and housing arrangements for AAU officials and meet management team
•Handle requests for entry materials
•Assist Sports Manager with any additional projects/research/marketing campaigns/phone calls as needed.
•Contact team(s)/individuals with missing registration information.
•Assist with NCAA Certification.
•Assist in testing online registrations.
•Assist in checking finance reports and registered athletes/coaches listing.
•Assist with distribution of medals, plaques, trophies and other awards for each sport.
•Order and deliver officials food.
•Organize and sort official’s polo’s.
•Create event programs.
•Assisting in the overall preparation and operation of the Opening Ceremonies – in all sports.
•Tear down equipment at the conclusion the event.
•Work event registration(s):
     •Make folders and packets with rosters, score sheets, flyers, rule changes, required                  coaching attire, etc…
     •Data entry for hotel surveys.
     •Create credential reports.
     •Complete roster checks and make needed changes.
     •Credential athletes and coaches.
     •Goodie bag preparation and distribution.
     •Membership checks and number lookup in AAU Database.
     •Process payment onsite for late registration.
     •Modify original registration/rosters upon request.
     •Assist with NCAA certification checks. 
•Pickup and load all supplies from the warehouse. (Pre Event)
•Load all materials on the truck to be transported back to warehouse. (Post Event)
•Other Duties as Assigned.