Step into the game. Build your skills. Be part of the team.
In collaboration with Syracuse University’s Falk College of Sport, Competitive Club Sports offers students a unique opportunity to learn by doing. The Experiential Learning Program is designed to immerse students in the action—whether through short-term, project-based work or semester- and season-long experiences alongside professional staff and club sport teams.
Students can tailor their involvement to match their interests and career goals, with opportunities ranging from 2–10 hours per week. The students will benefit from hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional connections that prepare students for success in the sports industry and beyond.
Competitive Club Sports is seeking motivated, passionate students eager to contribute in a variety of areas, including administration, athletic training support, team operations, communications, marketing, fundraising, and sponsorships. Whether working directly with our staff or embedded with a club sport team, students will gain firsthand insight into the teamwork, dedication, and behind-the-scenes effort that drive athletic success.
Participation requires flexibility, as many experiences take place during typical work hours, evenings, or weekends—mirroring the fast-paced, ever-changing environment of sports.
This isn’t just an opportunity to learn—it’s your chance to get in the game, make an impact, and launch your future in sports.
Why Join?
· Hands-on experience beyond the classroom
· Direct mentorship from professional staff
· Real-world skills for future careers in sports, marketing, media, and operations
· Networking and professional connections to launch your career
Ready to get in the game? Read the program opportunities below and then complete the Student Application (link below).
Experiential Learning Program Opportunities
Compliance
Help keep Competitive Club Sports running smoothly by supporting compliance efforts. Student interns will assist the club sports staff in maintaining participant records, monitoring documentation, reporting, and communicating key policies, managing an annual plan to educate participants regarding compliance, and gain a deep, hands-on understanding of this essential administrative area.
Facility/Event Management
Facility/Event Management positions include working with the Competitive Club Sports staff on planning and successful execution of home competitions, as well as supervision of facilities and practice schedules. Student interns will assist in communication and coordination with internal and external partners to ensure that facilities
and events are in line with University and club sports standards. This position may also include hosting post-season events.
Communications/Marketing
Communications and Marketing interns will play a key role in telling the story of Competitive Club Sports. Working alongside staff, they will contribute to a wide range of initiatives—managing website content, building engaging social media campaigns, and promoting events across campus.
Interns will gain hands-on experience creating impactful content through writing, photography, videography, and graphic design, while also managing accounts to strengthen the program’s reach and visibility. Each student will take ownership of specific projects, events, or competitions, developing both creative and strategic skills that prepare them for future careers in public relations and marketing.
Fundraising and Sponsorships
Fuel the growth of Competitive Club Sports by supporting the Competitive Club Sports staff in advancing key initiatives that fuel the growth and success of the program. Student interns will contribute to efforts in annual giving, leadership giving, and major gifts, gaining experience in the strategies that drive philanthropic support. Sponsorship work will include creating and presenting opportunities to local and national brands by preparing proposals and creating and designing sales decks to showcase the value of aligning with Competitive Club Sports. Students will develop skills in relationship-building, strategic communication, and revenue generation.
Sports Medicine
The Club Sports athletic training Internship is for students interested in learning more about the role of sports medicine within collegiate athletics. Students will work directly with the Club Sport Athletic Trainers responsible for the medical care of club sport student-athletes including injury prevention, clinical evaluation and diagnosis of injuries, immediate and emergency care of catastrophic injuries, treatment and rehabilitation, and organization.
Students’ responsibilities will include but are not limited to daily setup, distribution, breakdown of water at practices/games, observing treatments and rehabilitation, practice, and game coverage. Due to the nature of club sports, hours may include early mornings, late nights, and weekends.
Students will gain knowledge about the Athletic Training profession, witness rehabilitation and treatment of club sport student-athletes, and have the opportunity to be present on the sidelines for practices and competitions.
Student Application
Tell us more about your interest in an experiential learning opportunity with Competitive Club Sports! Complete the application and upload your resume by following the Student Application link.
