Internships

A Elon sport management major stands next to his cubicle in the NASCAR Charlotte offices.

A young white woman sits at a row of computer monitors in the ACC Game Day Operations Center.

Hach smiles while on a Cleveland Browns practice field.

Four students stand in the entryway of the ACC offices in Charlotte in front of a blue wall.

Archer smiles while standing in the top level of an NFL stadium.

Job & Internship Opportunities

Students majoring in Sport Management are required to complete 4-credit hours of SPT 3985 Internship in Sport Management. This course provides students with a full-time, 320-hour experiential opportunity with an approved sport-related organization. Students show evidence of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies by working directly with a sport management faculty mentor and an on-site agency mentor. This 4-credit hour course satisfies Elon’s Experiential Learning Requirement (ELR).

Students have previously interned with professional sports teams (e.g., Boston Red Sox, New York Jets, Carolina Panthers, and Carolina Hurricanes), league offices (e.g., NFL, NASCAR, PGA Tour), media companies (e.g., ESPN, FOX and NBC), college athletic departments, agencies and non-profit organizations. Additionally, undergraduates have completed internships with the Atlantic Coast Conference, Fox Sports and NASCAR as part of “The Sport Experience” academic program based in Charlotte.

Requirements & Registration

Internship Requirements

Cumulative Elon GPA of 2.0 and 2.0 GPA in major coursework (verified by adviser)
Completion of 90 semester hours prior to the start of the internship
Work a minimum of 320 hours on-site
Actual time frame should coincide with a university semester (Summer, Fall, or Spring)
Completion of internship orientation
Completion of application form
Approval of internship by SPT academic advisor and SPT department chair
Signed internship agreement from on-site agency mentor
Completion of any other requirements designated by the Sport Management Department

Application Process

*NOTE: SPT 381 is now labeled SPT 3985.

Watch the pre-recorded internship video above prior to filling out the application. Contact Associate Professor Shaina Dabbs, the department’s internship coordinator, at sdabbs2@elon.edu with further questions.

Once an internship offer is secured:
- Go to the Sport Management Students Moodle Page
- Find the “Internship Information” section
- Complete the Internship Application Form
- Submit the Internship Application Form, use Elon username and password
The department chair will process your Ontrack registration for the course and will add you to the Moodle page.
The Bursar’s office will bill you if: (a) this is a summer course, (b) you exceed the maximum credit hours during the regular term (18 credits) or winter term (4 credits), or (c) you are a part-time student.

Internship Application Deadline

Fall 2024 – Sep. 2, 2024
Spring 2025 – Feb. 5, 2025
Summer I – June 3, 2025
Summer II – July 8, 2025

Resources

Utilize the Elon Job Network

Be sure to activate and use your Elon Job Network (EJN) account to search for jobs and internships. Elon students and alumni have 24/7 access to this internal database, which allows employers to post jobs and internships, manage interview schedules, and register for on-campus events.

Intern in Los Angeles & Charlotte

Interested in interning in Los Angeles or Charlotte? Our Summer Elon in LA program offers courses and internship opportunities for those individuals interested in working in and around Hollywood. Additionally, the university’s Charlotte campus hosts undergraduate students during the summer and fall in the Queen City. Learn more about these Study USA programs here.