Company Profile
The Hoop Group is a comprehensive basketball company dedicated to fulfilling dreams of players, parents, and coaches. We provide the best instruction, competition, and exposure to athletes of all ages and ability. Hoop Group originated in 1963 as an overnight summer camp for boys and girls. Since then, we have expanded to include tournaments, instructional programs, consulting, recruiting assistance, and many other services: establishing ourselves as a basketball powerhouse. Today, Hoop Group is a leader in grassroots basketball with over 300 events and over 100,000 participants each year.
Internship Description
Summer (April-August) interns work in-person at one of our summer camp locations (Stroudsburg, PA), and/or at team tournament events. Housing, meals, and event related expenses are provided by the company.
The Hoop Group works closely with students and colleges/universities to allow this opportunity to be approved for college credit. We have several different opportunities throughout Hoop Group that makes this opportunity flexible to met any school’s practicum or internship requirements. For more information, please reach out to Andrew Czermak, Director of Event Operations (andrew@hoopgroup.com)
Interns will be involved in all facets of Hoop Group:
Operations/Finance
Answer incoming phone calls and direct to appropriate staff
Execute event logistics (event set-up/tear down, crowd management, etc)
Point of sale ticketing and cash management at events
Assist with the scheduling of team tournaments and camps
Assist Director of Operations with special projects as assigned
NCAA Certification
Professional Qualifications
Outgoing and personable
Excellent communication skills
Able to anticipate needs and determine priorities
Work a non-traditional schedule and travel to assigned locations
Maintain professionalism when interacting with high profile customers and coaches
Desire to pursue a career in the sports and/or coaching industries
Experience with graphic design, editing, photography, and/or videography preferred