Parks, Recreation, Tourism, & Sport Management Jobs and Academic Opportunities Newsletter – February 2025

Assistant Director of People and Culture – Duke University Campus Recreation and Physical Education Department

The Duke University Campus Recreation and Physical Education Department seeks a resourceful Assistant Director of People and Culture to join our talented team. You will oversee the hiring of part-time, foreign national, undergraduate and graduate student employment all while fostering an inclusive environment within the Recreation and Physical Education community. As a leader, you will collaborate with campus partners and the Durham community to create meaningful education and awareness opportunities around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. This is an exciting chance to make your mark by shaping Human Resources and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging efforts at Duke University.

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Outdoor Program Assistant Director – University of Idaho

The University of Idaho Outdoor Program is currently looking for qualified applicants for our Assistant Director position. The Assistant Director, Climbing Center and Outdoor Programs oversees day-to-day leadership and administrative functions of the Climbing Center including hiring, training, scheduling and supervision of student employees. The Assistant Director manages the Climbing Center budget, employee payroll, and is responsible for researching, purchasing, and the maintenance/repair of the facility and equipment. The position will be responsible for designing, planning, scheduling, publicizing, coordinating, and instructing a variety of instructional trips, instructional programs, and classes within the Student Recreation Center Climbing Center and Outdoor Program.

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Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor, Sports Management (Sports Diplomacy) – NYU

The NYU School of Professional Studies seeks a Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Sports Management for the Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport. This is a nine-month two-year renewable faculty appointment with a preferred focus on sports diplomacy and international relations. Reporting to the Associate Dean of the Tisch Institute for Global Sport, this position includes teaching, scholarly work/creative production/professional activity (which may include applied research), and service expectations along with the responsibility to take an active role in building industry partnerships, advising students, and supporting the development of the program in the area of sport technology.

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PT Adjunct: Instructor-Recreation Management – Shaw University

Reporting to the Department Head, the overall responsibilities of the adjunct instructor are to teach Recreation Management courses in the Department of Management and Accounting. This position is designed to help students develop competencies in Recreation Management. An adjunct instructor is a dynamic partner to both students and the School. An adjunct instructor works with students beyond the the classroom to ensure their success, and demonstrates commitment to excellence in program/course content and delivery. An adjunct instructor is able to work effectively in a collaborative environment; is willing to innovate and change to meet evolving program and industry needs; and demonstrates competency with use of technology that supports learning and teaching.

Join the PRT Sport Management Club!

The PRT Sport Management Club is back and looking for members! Join their watch party on February 20th for the NC State Women’s Basketball game, held at 6:30 pm in 1214 Jordan Hall. Supported by PRT Professors Dr. Lindsay and Dr. Clift, the Sport Management Club is open to new members who are interested in all aspects of sport management. Click the link above to be alerted to upcoming club events and meetings. If you have any questions, please contact student representative Mary Hare (mehare2@ncsu.edu).

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Multiple Scholarship Opportunities for PRT and CNR Students

PRTM and CNR Scholarships are now available for application with a priority deadline of February 15th. To apply for scholarships, login with your MyPack Portal credentials and complete the general application. After you complete the General Application, you may see a College supplemental application or Other Recommended Opportunities. This means more information is being requested. Review the description(s) and, if you qualify and want to apply, complete the additional questions. You will receive a confirmation email upon receipt of your submitted application. You will receive an email from the scholarship committee only if you are selected for a scholarship.

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NRPA 2025 Student Scholarships

The Student Scholarships are presented to outstanding undergraduate or graduate student in recognition of continuous extraordinary community service or contributions to the parks and recreation field. The Scholarships provides selected students (up to 2) with the opportunity to explore the operation of NRPA at the 2025 NRPA Annual Conference. Participants will meet with mentors, be recognized at the awards ceremony and attend various conference sessions and meetings. A primary focus of the program is to inspire future participation and leadership in NRPA and to develop professional contacts. Conference registration will be complimentary and a travel/hotel stipend will be provided.

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4th Annual Virtual Sport & Fitness Showcase – Hosted by Tiffin University, The City of Fort Myers and TeamWork Online

A FREE, virtual event for anyone looking to break into the sport and fitness industry. This event provides an opportunity to hear from industry professionals and gain insight of their journeys, as well as, what is happening in the sports world. 16 Breakout rooms featuring 70+ speakers representing professional, college, olympic and club sports.

Parks and Recreation Intern – City of Kannapolis

Under general supervision of the Special Events and Programs Coordinator an employee in this class performs responsible and semiskilled work involving the provision of customer service in the leisure field; assists with coordination and service delivery during special events and programs; learns about parks and recreation administration, collection of fees, general maintenance and operations of concessions stand and other similar park facilities; develops and distributes promotional materials and learn about the City of Kannapolis’s marketing plan; assists with sponsorship and grant requests and acquisitions; works with the parks division; does related work as required. Learning opportunities exist in all aspects of the parks and recreation field.

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2025 Summer Internships – National Hockey League

The National Hockey League is looking for our next class of interns to join our 2025 Summer Internship Program. You will learn about our organization by working closely with our departments to discover the ins-and-outs of our daily routines, procedures, and overall League operations. Interns will have broad exposure to critical aspects of the day-to-day operations of the National Hockey League. Duties and responsibilities of each intern will vary departmentally.

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NC State Extension Summer Internship Program

Interns will assist Extension Agents through programs such as Master Gardeners, crop protection, diabetes cooking classes, and 4-H livestock projects. Extension internships offer a first-hand view of Extension careers. For these internships, we are seeking students whose academic background is relevant to Extension, especially: agricultural and Extension education; agricultural and resource economics; animal science; applied ecology; biological and agricultural engineering; communications; crop and soil sciences; education; entomology and plant pathology; family and consumer sciences; food, bioprocessing and nutrition sciences; horticultural science; plant and microbial biology; poultry science; public administration; youth development; and others. In 2025, 40 internships are available across North Carolina.

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Big South Internship

The Administrative Intern will be provided with an opportunity to contribute to a number of different departments operating within an NCAA Division-I Athletic Conference. This will create a unique internship experience that allows the intern to gain a comprehensive level of experience across several departments, identify areas of professional interest for post-internship pursuits, and strengthen their resumes through diverse experiences. Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Stephen Dolan, Associate Commissioner at stephend@bigsouth.org.

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4-H Camp Internships – Clemson University’s Learning Institute

4-H Summer Camp takes place at Camp Bob Cooper in Summerton, South Carolina on Lake Marion. Staff will report to camp in mid-May and work until early August. Counselors will be working with youth ranging in age from 8-14. 4-H Activities include: Swimming, canoeing, tubing and fishing; Paintball, archery, ropes course and climbing tower; Nature hikes and team sports; Arts, crafts, dance and talent show; Nightly skits and games. These staff positions can count toward internships and are paid. We provide all training and certifications for staff.

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Business Operations Intern – Athelo Group (remote)

Athelo Group is a sports marketing agency built around one simple observation: when brands and athletes team up for an effective partnership, everyone wins. Rooted in our 5 E’s–Educate, Enhance, Entertain, Evolve, Empathize–our team of trailblazers relentlessly seeks ways to problem-solve and build through innovation and creativity. As a growing agency, we are seeking motivated individuals with a growth mindset and drive for success. In the role of the Business Operations Intern, you will support the VP of Operations with the day-to-day responsibilities of operating a startup agency, including financial reporting, process evaluation, philanthropic endeavors, and project management. Applicants must be detail-oriented, articulate communicators, adaptive to client needs, and exhibit a proactive mindset. Candidates will be receiving academic credit for this internship position.

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Social Media Intern – Athelo Group (remote)

In the role of the Social Media Intern, you will be tasked with assisting in a range of social media initiatives within Athelo Group. This individual will have duties that include developing engaging content across all agency channels, writing captions for social media posts, tracking engagement for social media campaigns, and creating social media posting schedules. This individual will also be responsible for editing, creating, and organizing forms of content (blogs, vlogs, and graphics). Applicants must be detail-oriented, articulate communicators, adaptive to client needs, and exhibit a proactive mindset. Candidates will be receiving academic credit for this internship position.

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Public Relations Intern – Athelo Group (remote)

In the role of the Public Relations Intern, you will develop, pitch, and produce earned media opportunities on behalf of the agency and its clients. This includes but is not limited to television, editorial, print, podcasts, social media, and philanthropic areas of focus. This individual will also work closely with the business development team to craft effective messaging for the company and client pitches. This individual will be tasked to hero the narrative of each of our clients as well as the agency’s story as we engage with a variety of different partnerships and projects throughout the program. Applicants must be detail-oriented, articulate communicators, adaptive to client needs, and exhibit a proactive mindset. Candidates will be receiving academic credit for this internship position.

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Talent Management Coordinator Intern – Athelo Group (remote)

In the role as the Talent Management Coordinator, you will be tasked with assisting the CEO on day-to-day responsibilities, including athlete recruitment and management, strategic ideation, and campaign development for the company as well as our clients. Applicants must be detail-oriented, articulate communicators, adaptive to client needs, and exhibit a proactive mindset. Candidates will be receiving academic credit for this internship position.

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Business Development & Partnership Management Intern – Athelo Group (remote)

In the role of the Business Development and Partnership Management Intern, you will be tasked with seeking new leads and cultivating relationships on behalf of the agency through lead generation, marketing, and other corporate responsibilities. This individual will help lead weekly category research development, manage conversations with new brand and property partners, and project-manage logs and updates of all previous conversations with actionable timelines for the agency to react to. Athelo Group has worked with brands such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, Michelob Ultra, NOW Foods, Frito-Lay, VISA, Celsius, Polkadot, and Microsoft. Applicants should be detail-oriented, articulate communicators, adaptive to client needs, and exhibit a proactive mindset. Candidates will be receiving academic credit for this internship position.

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Trips and Events Coordinator Internship – Camp Winadu

The Transportation and Trips Coordinator plays a key role in managing all aspects of out-of-camp trips, including full-day and overnight excursions. Working with camp administration, the program team, and office staff, they oversee trip calendars, transportation, venue planning, and coordination with departments like the health center and kitchen. This role also involves managing finances, liaising with vendors and ensuring smooth communication for seamless travel experiences. The position pays a salary, travel, plus all housing and meals.

Temporary Summer Camp Staff – Columbia, NC

Are you ready for a summer of amazing experiences and memories that will last a lifetime? We are looking for responsible, enthusiastic individuals to serve as positive role models and mentors for youth, ages 5 – 17 at our American Camp Association accredited summer camp. Qualified candidates will possess patience, fairness, compassion, resilience, great listening skills, and have a passion for the outdoors, fun and developing young people. You will help provide a fun, caring, safe environment in which young people will learn to appreciate nature, enjoy the challenges of adventure activities while creating lasting friendships and memories.

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Director of Creative Services, Duke Recreation and Physical Education

Duke Recreation & Physical Education is seeking an energetic and creative individual to join our team as Director of Creative Services. In this exciting role you will have the opportunity to use your imagination and artistic prowess to help shape the look, feel and identity of our organization. You will work closely with our program areas to bring strategic and programmatic ideas to life.

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Recreation Programs Supervisor (Specialized Recreation and Inclusion Services) – City of Raleigh

As the Specialized Recreation and Inclusion Services (SRIS) Program Supervisor, you will lead a dedicated team of five full-time staff in creating innovative and inclusive recreation programs that empower individuals with disabilities, reduce barriers, and promote personal growth. This dynamic role emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and community engagement, offering the opportunity to inspire your team, cultivate meaningful partnerships, and design impactful programs that make a difference in people’s lives every day.

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Recreation Programs Manager – Teens – City of Raleigh

The Teen Program Manager will lead and inspire innovative teen programs and events, focusing on collaboration, marketing, and community partnerships. This dynamic role includes creating exciting opportunities like specialty camps, teen zones, large-scale special events, and leadership experiences while developing impactful connections with teens and stakeholders.

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Capital Project Manager – Raleigh Parks and Recreation

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department is seeking a Capital Project Manager to oversee the planning, design, permitting, and construction of park projects. This role requires expertise in architecture, landscape architecture, construction management, or civil engineering and involves managing various aspects of park projects from long-range planning through design, permitting, and construction. Projects range from new parks, community centers, and site amenities such as play courts and playgrounds, to renovations of existing facilities.

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Natural Resources and Parks Crew Supervisor – City of Raleigh

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department is seeking candidates for Crew Supervisor that align with the City’s values, are team-oriented and are leaders with passion and vision for parks and with serving the community. The Natural Resources and Parks District Crew Supervisor in the Park and Natural Resources Division is part of a skilled team responsible for maintaining turf, landscaping, and open spaces in their district. They oversee and coordinate the work of staff maintaining park grounds. This is a hands-on position, and the ideal candidate should enjoy working outdoors.

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Optimist Community Center Recreation Program Analyst (Assistant Director) – Raleigh

The Assistant Center Director plans, organizes, and directs the operations and activities Brier Creek Community Center personally, with the Center Director or through subordinate employees. Central duties include the ability to dynamically engage the community and conduct outreach to underserved populations to develop and market programs for diverse ages and populations. Additionally, this role supervises part time staff and volunteers.

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Parks Superintendent II – Beaufort County, NC

Position is responsible for the management of Goose Creek State Park and has total accountability for the administration and supervision of the state park in the areas of interpretation and environmental education, natural resource management, program management, law enforcement, search & rescue, emergency medical response, wildland fire suppression, and public relations.

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Camp Counselors – Camp Cedar Fork, Morrisville, NC

Join the Town of Morrisville staff this summer by working as one of our camp counselors. The purpose of this position is to provide an exciting and safe environment for youth campers by leading games, songs, crafts, and other activities. Camp counselors are responsible for the direct supervision of campers, working with other staff to address the daily needs of a group of campers. We seek counselors with energy, flexibility, and leadership skills. Act as a positive role model, pay close attention to detail, build relationships with campers, adhere to, and enforce all Town of Morrisville and summer camp policies and other duties as necessary.

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Camp Fire Georgia Summer Camp Staff (various positions)

Camp Toccoa is part of Camp Fire Georgia, a youth development organization that has been engaging youth through our summer camps, after school programs, teen leadership opportunities, and community events since 1923. General Responsibilities vary by position. Camp Toccoa is an outdoor-based camp so all candidates should be comfortable in nature. All staff must love working with children, have energy and passion for the job and be supportive to the campers they serve and the other staff with whom they work.

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Summer Visitor Outreach Assistant – The Nature Conservancy’s Nags Head Woods Preserve

The Nature Conservancy’s Nags Head Woods Preserve is looking for a summer Visitor Outreach Assistant. This position is focused on education and visitor services in Nags Head Woods Preserve (Preserve), owned by The Nature Conservancy in northeastern North Carolina. They work closely with conservation staff and partners provide a meaningful experience for visitors at the Preserve. They also support conservation staff with ongoing administrative tasks as needed.

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Program Leader (Specialized Recreation) – City of Greenville, NC

This position will assist in planning, organizing, and developing various recreational activities/events for individuals with disabilities. This individual will also assist in implementing and evaluating programs, supervising volunteers, answering telephones, providing public information, taking registrations and reservations, collecting program fees, and initiating/organizing new activities for individuals with disabilities. The position performs other related work as needed

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Program Assistant I – Environmental Outreach – Cary, NC

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic staff member to join our Environmental Outreach Team! You will assist with program implementation, project development and other special projects- including written, digital, and in-person communication tactics. Under moderate supervision, you will assist with the organization, implementation, marketing, and supervision of environmental outreach programs, classes, and festivals/celebrations for the community. Additionally, you will lead volunteer workdays that include supervising and performing natural resources and urban agriculture-based work in our environmental education facilities such as our community garden, teaching farm, and compost education center.

Professional Development Coordinator – Global Business Travel Association

The Professional Development Coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination of Professional Development programs. The position will assist the Director, Learning and Education and the Manager, Education Programs in coordinating and executing all aspects of GBTA Academy. This role requires an individual with superior organizational skills, tech-savvy, professionalism at all levels, outstanding project management skills, team collaboration, exceptional customer service skills, and is detail oriented. The Professional Development Coordinator will help further GBTA’s mission by delivering valuable learning experiences to members and partners.

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Raleigh Convention Center Marketing Manager

The Marketing Manager position manages, supervises, and coordinates the Convention Center’s marketing department and Complex wide branding, which includes marketing, brand management, communications, public relations, community engagement, advertising purchasing, and budget management. The role also oversees social media and website management and creates and implements marketing strategies to increase venue awareness.

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Event Manager and Venue Coordinator – York Properties

This position provides support to RUS (Raleigh Union Station) Venue Sales Manager (York Properties) and RUS Director (City of Raleigh). Direct report: RUS Venue Sales Manager.Event Manager is responsible for the successful coordination of our weddings and events, providing tours and assisting with social media and marketing efforts.

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Special Events Manager – City of Raleigh

The Special Events Manager is an integral position responsible for managing event logistics and coordinating city permitted special events. The City of Raleigh hosts and celebrates hundreds of events annually, ranging from festivals and parades to road races and block parties. The office serves as a central point of contact for event management and compliance, including oversight of all aspects of special event requests that involve use of City streets, public plazas, greenways, and designated parks.

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Research Manager – Visit Florida

VISIT FLORIDA shares Florida sunshine with the world. As the state’s official tourism marketing organization, VISIT FLORIDA has been charged with selling an extraordinary vacation product since 1996. As part of our Research team, we’re looking to fill our Research Manager role with a team-oriented and quick learner.

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Community Events Manager – Self-Help, Durham, NC

The Community Events Manager has two main responsibilities: 1) coordinating the marketing and use of community meeting spaces Self-Help owns in downtown Durham; and 2) supporting Durham area events for Self-Help staff based in Durham and beyond.  The Community Events Manager will report to the Director of Partnerships & Community Engagement on the Real Estate Team given the position is intended to be deeply grounded in Self-Help’s broader community engagement efforts.  The position will also collaborate closely with Admin staff in support of Self-Help events. 

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Tourism Relations Manager – Virginia Welcome Center at Bracey

Virginia Tourism Corporation is seeking a Tourism Relations Manager for its Virginia Welcome Center at Bracey. The center is open 7 days per week from 8:30am to 5:00pm. The Tourism Relations Manager will manage the daily operations and administrative responsibility of the welcome center; supervise staff; provide comprehensive travel information and assistance to the traveling public; and serve as a liaison with members of the Virginia tourism industry.

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Sales and Services Manager – Visit Clarksville, TN

The Sales & Services Manager is a member of the sales department responsible for managing service needs for meetings, events/sports tournaments in coordination with the Sr. Director of Sales. This manager will also be responsible for assisting small groups that require meeting and/or hotel space. This position also serves as the liaison between Visit Clarksville and its partners, venues, attractions, and TN State Welcome Centers. All work will be a direct reflection of serving our mission statement.

Assistant Athletic Trainer / Fellow – NC State Athletics

Serve as an Athletic Training Fellow within the Department of Athletics for Sports Medicine. The position is responsible for assisting with the care of student-athletes, to include prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of the injured student-athletes under the supervision of the team physician for assigned sport(s). Sport assignment(s) may be modified at the discretion of the Sports Medicine administrative personnel. This is a 23 month appointment with the option to renew at the discretion of the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine.

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Production Assistant – NC State Athletics

Serve as camera operator to work live broadcasts and in-house productions for NC State University Athletics (football, basketball, baseball, soccer, etc.) in Raleigh, NC. Experience with live camera work in sports is highly preferable but not necessary. Other production positions (Graphics, Replay, TD, etc.) are a possibility too based on experience. Help during set up and tear down before and after games is expected.

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Video Content Producer – Carolina Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes are hiring an experienced Video Content Producer with a passion for sports and creativity to join our content team. This role will produce impactful story driven content for the Carolina Hurricanes and Lenovo Center. Reporting to the Senior Creative Director, the Video Content Producer will be a key part of the creative services team within the marketing department. This position supports various departmental and organizational needs through long- and short-form video content for in-game presentation, social media, web, and other storytelling platforms.

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Digital Marketing Sr. Coordinator – NCFC

The NC Courage and North Carolina FC is seeking an experienced and innovative Digital Marketing Sr. Coordinator to lead email marketing and website management efforts. This role involves developing and executing email campaigns that engage and grow the fan base, optimizing the website for user experience and performance, and ensuring cohesive digital storytelling across platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in digital marketing strategy, analytics, and content management systems, with a keen eye for detail and creativity. Responsibilities include creating data-driven campaigns, managing website updates and enhancements, and collaborating across departments to deliver impactful digital experiences that elevate the NC Courage brand.

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Part Time Retail Golf Instructor/Teaching Professional – PGA Tour Superstore, Raleigh

At PGA TOUR Superstore, the Golf Instructor is the store expert related to our mission: “Inspire people to play their best and grow the game.” As a certified Golf Instructor, you are responsible for driving the in-store experience by working to grow participation in existing clinics, lesson programs, and in-store events, as well Innovating Continuously to develop new programs tailored to the golf enthusiast.

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Baseball Brand/Visual Communications Manager – Capitol Broadcasting Company, Durham

Capitol Broadcasting Company is seeking a Brand and Visual Communications Design Manager to join our team at the Durham Bulls. As a key member of our marketing department, this role will oversee the development and execution of high-quality visual assets and multimedia content that align with the Durham Bulls brand, its sister baseball properties, and help enhance the overall fan experience.

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Athletic Coordinator – Pender County, NC

Under general supervision from the Athletic Supervisor performs semiskilled duties in planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, and overseeing recreation and athletic programs for Pender County.