METROS TO HOLD OPEN TRYOUTS APRIL 4-5

POSITION: Fall internship with the Nashville Metros.

HISTORY: The Nashville Metros, founded in 1989, is the longest running soccer organization in the United Soccer League.

The Metros are Tennessee’s only professional soccer organization.

The Metros are looking for a dedicated, hard-working individual who is able to adapt to the ever-changing face of the organization.

The Metros have experienced a great deal of change lately. In 2008 Martin Sanchez, a Birmingham native, acquired majority ownership of the team. This has proved to be a positive change, as many great things have since occurred, including: numerous international matches being scheduled, new bleachers being purchased to increase capacity, and a new fence being constructed around the playing field. The future looks nothing but bright!

JOB DESCRIPTION: This position is to be offered to a full time college student in the health and exercise science and/or sport-related degree in exchange for college credit. This internship program is designed to give the student exposure and experience on how a professional sports organization operates, both “behind the scenes” and in the eyes of the public fan base. The emphasis of the internship will provide the student with everyday challenges, tasks, duties, and responsibilities that must be completed/resolved for the organization to run as smooth as possible.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: The following are a list of requirements that the intern will be expected to complete. This list is not all-inclusive and new requirements may be presented at any time.

* Assist in office and/or field duties as needed with the Metros FC Club
* Assist in any field maintenance, as needed
* Be an integral part of scheduling, and accommodating any visiting team for international friendly competition
* Be an integral part of scheduling, and accommodating the Metros on any possible road trip
* Before home matches, be in charge of making sure the field and facility are ready for the competition
* During home matches, be in charge of ticket sales, will call tickets, and parking/gate patrol
* After home matches, make sure everything is completed that needs to be done in order to close park.
* Any other duties necessary for the success of the Metros, as needed

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: The following are required qualifications the intern must possess while representing the Metros.

* The ability to adapt to change in the fast-paced, ever-changing face of the Metros as an organization
* Be timely and professional for weekly meetings and other events as needed
* Possess superior organizational skills
* Have the ability to multi-task
* Possess excellent communication skills, oral and written
* Have a general working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs Word and Excel, with PowerPoint and Outlook also preferred, but not required
* Spanish-speaking preferred, but not required

HOURS/STIPEND: Hours are flexible, and can be discussed, generally on an as needed basis. A stipend for this position may be available.

CONTACT: If interested email head coach Rico Laise at r.laise@nashvillemetrossoccer.com or Sara Sharpe at saralsharpe@aol.com and attach a resume to be considered for position. Position is looking to be filled by September. Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.