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KIckstart Your Career In Sports wIth the RIver LIons!

Looking to break into the sports industry? Our internship program offers students hands-on experience, meaningful responsibilities, and mentorship from professionals—all in a fast-paced, team-first environment. Whether you're passionate about business operations, community engagement, or sales and partnerships, there’s a place for you on our team.


Join the Niagara River Lions and gain real-world experience behind the scenes in the sports industry. As a Business Operations Intern, you’ll be a key player in supporting game-day execution, community initiatives, and daily team operations—while being treated like a valued team member from day one.

What You’ll Do: Assist in organizing events, festivals, and appearances throughout the Niagara Region, act as a promotional representative and brand ambassador for the River Lions while building rapport with the community, have informative conversations with existing and new fans, contribute innovative ideas to the overall marketing initiatives of the organization, assist with managing social media channels and website, assist with events planning and execution, oversee “Dunkin’s Kid’s Club” correspondence and monthly newsletter, assist with sponsorship fulfillment and execution, assist with merchandise inventory and sales, maintain a positive image of the Niagara River Lions, assist Manager of Business Operations in day-to-day operational tasks, manage incoming emails and phone calls, ongoing support for key facets of the team’s overall business objectives, general administrative duties & other duties as assigned. 

Perks: Official team gear and complimentary game tickets, mentorship from experienced professionals, and a collaborative, fun work environment with real responsibilities.

Requirements: Internship must be for academic credit and evening & weekend availability may be required

Term: January 2026- April 2026 | Location: Thorold, ON
Apply: Email resume to jobs@riverlions.ca (Subject: “Business Operations Internship”)

Game Day Manager:

The Game Day Manager oversees all aspects of Niagara River Lions home game operations. This includes managing volunteers, executing game scripts and in-game promotions, coordinating with the venue and special guests, ensuring sponsorship fulfillment, supervising setup/teardown, and maintaining a fan-first experience.


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Basketball OperatIons CoordInator:

The River Lions Basketball Operations Coordinator is a motivated, organized team player who can assist with our 2026 season operations. This role (May–August) based in Thorold, Ontario, supports team practices, game-day logistics, travel, equipment, and player needs. 


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JoIn The team

TIcket Sales & PartnershIps Intern:

Kickstart your career in sports sales with real hands-on experience in prospecting, client communication, and CRM management. You’ll work directly with our sales team to generate leads, build relationships, and drive revenue while delivering top-tier service to River Lions fans. This is your chance to develop confidence, sharpen your sales skills, and make a measurable impact.



Email Jobs@riverlions.ca with subject line 'Ticket Sales & Partnerships Intern' to apply


*Click 'Ticket Sales & Partnerships Intern' to see the full description

Basketball OperatIons Intern:

Be part of the team on and off the court and experience the game from the inside. You’ll support travel coordination, player logistics, practices, and day-to-day team operations while working closely with our Basketball Operations staff. Earn real experience, and learn how a professional championship organization operates in season.


Email Jobs@riverlions.ca with subject line 'Basketball Operations Intern' to apply


*Click 'Basketball Operations Intern' to see the full description

BusIness OperatIons Intern:

As Business Operations Intern you will work closely with the Business Operations team to assist with sponsorship fulfillment, work on day-to-day operational tasks to support the team during the busy season, and manage public outreach.


Email Jobs@riverlions.ca with subject line 'Business Operations Intern' to apply


*Click 'Business Operations Intern' to see the full description

CommunIty Engagement & Events Intern:

We’re looking for outgoing, passionate students who love connecting with people and creating memorable experiences. You’ll assist with community events, school visits, youth clinics, and fan engagement initiatives, while acting as a River Lions brand ambassador throughout the Niagara Region. This is hands-on experience where your ideas and contributions truly matter.


Email Jobs@riverlions.ca with subject line 'Community Engagement & Events Intern' to apply


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Volunteers

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Niagara River Lions! Please complete the below form and you will be added to our volunteer database.

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