Sports Management Intern

Role: Sports Management Intern Reporting to: Operations Head Experience: 0-3 months Full-time role The Brief: Proictus Management Pvt. Ltd. is a sports management company founded in 2014. The company was formed with a vision to develop special initiatives and projects in the grassroots sector of sports for the purpose of supporting talent development. Proictus’ first flagship initiative was the Pro School League, a five-month-long, home-and-away format School Football league modelled along the lines of National football leagues. Then came the Community League in 2018 with which we aim at creating a sustainable platform for grassroots football development in India. We are looking at like-minded individuals who have passion and drive for developing sport in India. This is a full-time paid internship in Bengaluru. We are looking for someone who: - Lives, breathes & eats sports and is perfectly ok to work his way up the industry by learning the tricks of the trade right from the grassroots. - Someone who loves the idea of developing sports in India. - Someone who is looking forward to having a career in the modern-day sports management industry. - Understands the difference between sales and operational execution and (based on the nature of the project) can be proficient at both. - Understanding of social media platforms. - Knows how to handle and implement feedback from senior members of the team as well as customers. - Can plan and coordinate events - Has an understanding of sport and management of it. - Collaborate with the members of other departments to see a task through to completion. Key Responsibilities 1. Sales and Team Coordination - Make outbound calls to academies, schools, and football teams to promote upcoming leagues and tournaments. - Assist in onboarding teams, answering queries, and sharing relevant information and documentation. - Maintain a database of leads, calls made, and follow-ups. - 2. Matchday Operations - Assist in setting up the field and venue for match days (e.G., equipment, banners, cones, team tents). - Help in player check-ins, team registrations, and schedule management. - Coordinate with referees and team representatives for smooth matchday execution. - Support the operations team in real-time issue resolution during match days. - Assist in closing operations — equipment packing, data collection, and venue clean-up. - 3. Logistics & Inventory Support - Help manage and transport matchday logistics and materials. - Maintain inventory records for jerseys, footballs, cones, bibs, etc. - 4. Media & Documentation - Capture basic photos/videos of matchday activities (if required). - Support the social media team by providing real-time updates from the ground. - Help with post-match reporting, score tracking, and performance data collation. - 5. Administrative Assistance - Assist in preparation of fixtures, matchday documents, and certificates. - Coordinate with design/content teams for necessary league communication. - Help in updating team sheets, scorecards, and standings. - 6. Community Engagement - Be an on-ground liaison with teams, parents, and players to ensure a welcoming, professional environment. - Collect feedback and insights from teams to improve operations. Qualifications - Good Communication Skills - Punctual and diligent - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, G Suite or similar software - Excellent organizational and time management skills - Experience playing or organizing a sport in the past. - Ability to problem solve and think critically - Ability to multitask effectively - Ability to stay highly organized and efficient in a fast-paced, rigorous work environment. Other Requirements - Ability to commute to work and to various venues around the city - Own a laptop/system that you can use at work - Get us all coffee (Just kidding, we drink tea) The platinum rules for working here are: - Love sport - We > I - Have a solution mindset