The Hoop Group (Operations/Sales)

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   

Spring (January-May) and Summer (June-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 Nate Hendel, Director of Event Operations (hendel@hoopgroup.com) 

Interns will be involved in all facets of Hoop Group:   

Sales/Recruiting  

Manage incoming correspondence with customers via email and telephone  

Communicate and work effectively with college and grassroots basketball coaches  

Recruit new and returning participants for individual and team events 

Utilize calls, texts, and email campaigns for sign-ups/registration 

Assist Vice President of Sales and Marketing with special projects as assigned  

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 

Marketing/Digital Media  

Website development and SEO  

Research sponsorship opportunities and activations  

Social media content creation and account management/analytics  

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 prefered