GATEWAY SPORTS NETWORK

2006-2007 INTERN OPPORTUNITY

 ELIGIBLE STUDENTS: Students enrolled in the   Sports Management Program, Missouri Baptist University

 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Contact: 

• Dr. P. Greg Comfort, Department Chair or
• Keith O'Leary, Director, Gateway Sports Network, Inc. 314-276-3259

 DATE: April 21, 2006

 OVERVIEW: 

 Gateway Sports Network, Inc. (GSN) is offering a limited number of intern opportunities.  GSN is a new not for profit organization with the objective of supporting youth sports in the St. Louis region.  GSN has signed an agreement to utilize the gym on the campus that was formerly the West County Technical School located nearby across Highway 40 at 800 Maryville Center Drive.

 GSN activities will include providing gym availability for practice and tournaments and access to reduced rates for training and competition opportunities for local youth sports teams and clubs.  The GSN will also coordinate events to provide young athletes and their coaches access to accomplished athletes and organizations for inspiration and instruction. Lastly, the GSN will provide tailored information and resources for young athletes, parents, youth teams, leagues and their associations.

 GSN will partner with local businesses and organizations to provide sports related services to athletes and teams at a discounted rate.  Organizations will provide information, resources and support to support GSN activities and programs.

 Income from GSN activities will be used to support youth sports.

 This is  an excellent opportunity for students to work at a sports related organization with access to a small sports facility. 

 ON-GOING GSN ACTIVITIES

 GSN activities typically include: 

• reduced rate gym time and strength and conditioning to local volleyball, basketball and soccer teams and athletes

• events and programs to provide information to the community about various youth sports
• conducting youth volleyball tournaments from January through June
• hosting open gym for high chool and collegiate volleyball players
• sports camps and clinics
• sponsoring local athletic associations
• facilitating individual instruction by experienced coaches and college players
• make facilities available to local associations for clinics and coaching instruction

  INTERN POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

 The GSN will provide students with intern opportunities in various sports management related areas, including:

 Facility Management- Interns would be on-site during pre-scheduled hours during the week and certain Saturdays for:

• Scheduling of court times, updating schedule
• Tracking funds for facility usage and services, posting payments
• Ensuring proper insurance is in place for teams using facility
• Ensuring facility is safe and clean for teams and athletes
• Maintenance of records of court usage, insurance, etc.
• Ensuring facility is opened and closed on time
• Ensuring equipment is properly operated and secured when not in use
• Reporting to facility management
• Managing tournaments and events, including:
  • opening and closing facility
  • ensuring equipment is properly in place
  • ensuring concessions are staffed and supplied
  • posting results on site during events
  • posting results on website after events
  • ensuring pictures of events are posted on website after each event
  • final results are submitted to governing league or association
  • ensuring facility is clean and participant rules are being followed

Estimated hours- Total hours estimated averaging 2 to 5 hours per week during the school year and 10 Saturdays 7-6pm from January to May 2007.  Note: Responsibilities may be divided among one or more interns.

 Event Management- Interns would work on and off site to accomplish the following responsibilities:

• Assist Facility Management in scheduling and managing tournaments and competitions
• Soliciting and managing partners for promotions
• Coordinating promotions

 Estimated hours: Varies, depending on promotion schedule.  Estimated to be between 1 and 5 hours per week, plus all day during promotional events.          

SUMMARY

The GSN would be providing a unique service to the youth sports community.  The initial start up will be limited and initiatives would be tailored in conjunction with the response of the athletic community. 

 Interns would be able to tailor their involvement based on areas of interest.  Future employment opportunities would be available based on intern performance and the availability of open positions. Pay for interns is possible, depending on experience, hours committed and responsibilities accepted.