What are the responsibilities and job description for the W League Operations Internship (SUMMER 2025) position at Indy Eleven?
The USL W League is a pre-professional women’s soccer league. The USL W League strives to use women’s soccer as a force for societal good by creating a national platform to increase opportunity, gender equity, and career development. The League and its member clubs are committed to investing in women’s soccer – through not only financial resources but also with time, energy, and attention – and are united in our mission to grow the women’s game.
The USL W League will serve as the nation’s premier pre-professional league developing the next generation of women’s talent both on and off the field, enhancing the women’s soccer pipeline between college and professional soccer. With at over 60 teams in its second season, the USL W League will bring elite women’s soccer to communities across the U.S., creating more opportunities to play, watch and work in the women’s game.
Indy Eleven internships are for course credit only. Positions are less than 30 hours per week but will depend on the number of hours needed to complete course credit. Work schedules will be set at the beginning of the internship.
Indy Eleven internships are for course credit only. Positions are less than 30 hours per week but will depend on the number of hours needed to complete course credit. Work schedules will be set at the beginning of the internship.
As part of Indy Eleven’s operations, we are seeking a W League intern who will work closely with our Coaching staff, Team staff, and players. Due to the proximity this intern has to the team, it is a requirement that this intern is fully vaccinated prior to the beginning of the internship. This position will report directly to the Team Administrator of the W League Team.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting in the set-up, tear down and planning of all training activities and games.
- Organizing staff and player apparel and equipment.
- Keeping an inventory of team equipment.
- Supervising the training sessions of opposing teams while in market.
- Assist the Coaching and Team staff in setting up the locker rooms.
- Communicating with Operations personnel across Indy Sports & Entertainment.
- Ensuring USL W League rules regarding equipment appearance and availability are met.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Experience in sports industry is required, soccer specifically is a plus.
- Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and be on your feet for up to 18 hours per day.
- This position requires non-traditional work hours including nights and weekends.
- This position requires reliable transportation to and from Grand Park for the season.
This position is available for the W League season. Candidates must be available beginning May 5, 2025 through the end of July to wrap up the season.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
