Overview:
The Dallas Bulls Internship Program offers college students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain real-world, hands-on experience in the fast-paced environment of professional arena football. Interns will play an essential role in supporting day-to-day operations, contributing to the team’s growth, and helping deliver a first-class fan and athlete experience.
Interns will be assigned to one of three core departments - Football Operations, Front Office Administration, or Business Development - based on background, interest, and organizational needs.
Areas of Focus:
- Football Operations
Interns in this area will support the coaching and player personnel staff with logistics, equipment coordination, game-day operations, and team communications.
Responsibilities may include:
- Assisting with practice setup and breakdown
- Supporting film breakdown, scouting reports, and data entry
- Coordinating team travel, meals, and schedules
- Helping manage player logistics and compliance documentation
- Front Office Administration
This department serves as the backbone of the organization, ensuring smooth internal operations and supporting team executives and departments.
Responsibilities may include:
- Managing communications and scheduling for team leadership
- Assisting with HR-related onboarding and intern logistics
- Supporting event and game-day coordination
- Helping maintain internal documentation and project tracking
- Business Development
Business Development interns will help grow the Bulls brand through partnerships, marketing initiatives, and fan engagement efforts.
Responsibilities may include:
- Assisting with sponsor outreach and activation tracking
- Creating and supporting social media content and marketing campaigns
- Conducting market research and lead generation
- Supporting game-day activations, promotions, and VIP experiences
Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
- Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
- Passion for sports and a desire to work in a dynamic team environment
- Availability to work evenings/weekends for games and events (as needed)
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or tools like Canva, Google Workspace, etc. (role-dependent)
Requirements
- Current enrollment in a college/university program or recent graduate (within the past 12 months)
- Minimum availability of 10–15 hours per week, with flexibility to work evenings/weekends for events or games
- Strong interest in sports management, communications, operations, marketing, or related fields
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Reliable transportation to and from team offices, events, and the stadium (Dallas-based roles)
- Professionalism and a team-oriented attitude at all times
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace (Excel/Sheets, Word/Docs, etc.)
- For Football Operations roles: Comfort working in physically active settings and assisting with athletic equipment/setup
- For Business Development or Social Media roles: Familiarity with social platforms, Canva, or basic editing tools is a plus
Benefits
- Hands-on experience in a professional sports environment with opportunities to contribute to real projects and game-day operations
- Exposure to multiple departments within a growing arena football organization
- Mentorship and networking with experienced professionals in football operations, marketing, and team management
- Opportunity for academic credit, depending on school/program approval
- Resume-building experience with a professional sports franchise
- Official team gear and game-day credentials (as applicable)
- Letter of recommendation and/or internship completion verification available upon successful participation
- Potential for extended internship or future employment opportunities within the Bulls or Arena Sports Group network