Role: NCAA Certification Intern
Location: Remote (Preference for Philadelphia, Baltimore, Memphis, Anaheim, or Las Vegas)
Type: Internship / Project-Based
About MADE Hoops
MADE Hoops is the grassroots leader in cutting edge youth basketball events and experiences. We feature the most competitive middle school leagues in the country, along with unmatched high school and middle school camps and tournaments. Our winning combination? Elite competition, high level coaching and training, unparalleled media coverage and professionally run events. If you’re looking for the recipe for basketball success tomorrow, then you need to attend a MADE Hoops event today!
As we expand our NCAA Live Period events, we are looking for a detail-oriented, basketball-minded individual to ensure our programs and coaches are compliant and ready to compete on the national stage.
Role Overview:
The NCAA Certification Intern, is a critical piece of our event operations team. This role focuses on the "behind-the-scenes" mechanics that allow elite grassroots programs to play in front of college coaches. You will act as a primary point of contact for AAU program directors, guiding them through the mandatory NCAA Basketball Certification System (BBCS) and USA Basketball (USAB) requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Compliance Oversight:Ensure all participating program directors and coaches possess a valid USAB Gold License and active NCAA BBCS accounts.
- Program Outreach: Execute initial outreach to AAU coaches to confirm their programs are properly "opted-in" to MADE Hoops events within the BBCS.
- Registration Expert: Master the step-by-step registration process for both players and coaches to serve as the go-to resource for troubleshooting.
- Consultative Support: Act as a "helping hand" for coaches, providing clear instructions and patience as they navigate NCAA platforms.
- Post-Event Support: Assist the MADE Hoops leadership team with mandatory post-event submission requirements to the NCAA to ensure event integrity.
Requirements:
- Current Student: A college student eager to break into the grassroots basketball and sports management space.
- Experience: Previous experience working within college athletics (Operations, Coaching, or Compliance) is highly preferred.
- Knowledge Base: A loose understanding of NCAA Live Period rules and the youth basketball landscape.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to explain technical registration steps to non-technical users.
- Location: While the role is remote-friendly, preference will be given to candidates living near our Live Period hubs: Philadelphia, Baltimore, Memphis, Anaheim, or Las Vegas.
Why MADE Hoops?
This is a high-visibility opportunity to build relationships with top-tier AAU programs and gain a deep understanding of the regulatory side of sports management. You will be at the epicenter of the grassroots basketball world during the most important months of the recruiting calendar.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
