SPORTS EVENT MANAGER INTERN

About the Role

The Sports Event Manager Intern will play an active role in the planning, coordination, and on-ground execution of sporting events powered by Tourney24. This is a hands-on, field-oriented role that involves managing tournament operations and ensuring seamless coordination between organizers, players, referees, venue staff, and other stakeholders. The intern will work directly with Tourney24's tournament management platform to handle fixtures, registrations, match scheduling, player check-ins, and court allocations. Responsibilities will also include assisting referees with live scoring, managing match updates, coordinating live streaming operations, and troubleshooting technical or operational issues during tournaments. The role will provide opportunities to work alongside established sports associations, clubs, tournament organizers, and industry partners, gaining first-hand exposure to large-scale sporting events across multiple locations. This is an on-site position based in Bengaluru, with occasional travel to other cities depending on tournament schedules. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working at sports venues, managing event-day responsibilities, and adapting to dynamic tournament environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute sporting events.
• Manage tournament operations and ensure seamless coordination between stakeholders.
• Utilize Tourney24's tournament management platform for:
• Fixtures
• Registrations
• Match scheduling
• Player check-ins
• Court allocations
• Assist referees with live scoring.
• Manage match updates.
• Coordinate live streaming operations.
• Troubleshoot technical or operational issues during tournaments.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Two-Wheeler Ownership and a valid driving license (for travel across Bengaluru).
• Comfortable using computers, websites, and mobile applications.
• Ability to quickly learn tournament management, live scoring, and broadcasting software.

Qualifications

• Sports Enthusiasm: Strong interest in sports, particularly badminton, and a genuine willingness to work in sports event management.
• Travel Flexibility: Willing to travel outside Bengaluru for tournaments. (Travel, accommodation, and food expenses for outstation assignments will be covered by the company.)
• Coordination Skills: Good organizational skills and the ability to manage schedules, court allocations, registrations, and multiple tournament activities simultaneously.
• Communication Skills: Clear communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate effectively with players, referees, organizers, venue staff, and other stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to stay calm under pressure, handle unexpected match-day challenges, and ensure smooth tournament operations.
• Availability: Based in Bengaluru and available to work on-site, including weekends, public holidays, and tournament days as required.
• Educational Background: Students or recent graduates pursuing courses in Sports Management, Business Administration, Communications, or related fields are preferred.
• Prior Experience: Experience organizing college tournaments, sports events, or community sporting activities is an advantage, but not mandatory.