At USA Gymnastics (USAG), our mission is to build a community and culture of health, safety, and

excellence, where athletes can thrive in sport and in life. We are focused on creating an athlete-

centric organization and are guided by our new organizational values: Safety, Accountability,

Integrity, Transparency, and Listening. As part of making safety our highest value, it is part of

everyone’s role in the organization to prioritize the protection of members, particularly minor

athletes, from harm.

USA Gymnastics is seeking well-rounded students looking to excel in the sports industry. Our Event

Operations interns have an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and hands-on experience

working alongside the Events Team including the Director of Event Operations, Production

Manager, and Event Manager. Areas of concentration include:

• Assist with event planning, operations and production

• Participate in meetings and travel to and work at a number of our high-profile events

• Vendor research, outreach and database maintenance

• Equipment inventory and storage maintenance

• On-site event support for live events to include set-up and teardown and registration

• Support the Event Manager with awards and apparel, along with preparing all event

supplies for each event

• Assist in coordinating all aspects of in-venue hospitality

• Other duties as assigned

• 2026 Development Nationals: May 4-11, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

• 2026 USA Gymnastics Championship: June 20-28, Tulsa, Oklahoma

• 2026 US Classic: July 15-19, TBA

• 2026 US Championships: August 1-10, Phoenix, Arizona

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point & Outlook

• Passion for sport and the ideals of the Olympic Movement

• Sports’ experience preferred

• Must be eligible to work in the USA

• Willingness to travel to all events listed above

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment• Must successfully complete a background check, and SafeSport course certification

• Must be currently enrolled in a four-year college/university or graduate program or recently

graduated from a four-year accredited college/university. Can receive academic credit for

the internship but not required.

• Applicant must be available for a minimum of 35 hours per week; during event dates; work

long days including some weekends and evenings.

• Lift up to 45 pounds repeatedly, work outdoors and stand for long periods of time.

• Ability to work as part of a team and tackle problems effectively and independently in a fast-

paced environment

• Ability to pro-actively problem solve

• Ability to maintain a positive “can do” attitude under stress

• Ability and willingness to travel and work weekends/holidays

• Ability to multi-task; take initiative; be deadline-oriented; maintain confidentiality and work

both as part of a team and independently

• Experience with gymnastics preferred

It is preferred that the applicant is eligible to receive college credit. This will be a paid internship.

Weekend work and extensive travel will be required. This position cannot be remote and will

require residing in Indianapolis for the duration of the internship.

May 6 – August 14, 2026

USA Gymnastics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  Protection of athletes is a critical component for all positions at USA Gymnastics.