Intern, Athlete Safety (Arizona)

At USA Baseball, we are on the lookout for passionate people who truly believe in our mission and values, ready to take charge in Leading the Growth of Our Pastime’s Future®. As the national governing body for baseball in the United States, we are all about teamwork and embrace a fast-paced, demanding, and rewarding environment befitting of our national pastime. If you lead off with authenticity, are ready to slide in headfirst, value diversity and inclusion, and can acknowledge a broader vision, then we want you on our team!

The Intern, Athlete Safety (AZ) contributes to the implementation of athlete safety requirements at USA Baseball events, per the requirements of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee and the U.S. Center for SafeSport. This position will be responsible for assisting with on-site SafeSport Compliance at USA Baseball events in Arizona. 

Position Details:* Full-time hours (40+ hours/week)

• Duration: May - July 2026
• On-site work required

**In This Role:**As an Intern, Athlete Safety (AZ) , you will gain hands-on experience supporting SafeSport compliance, athlete welfare, and event operations across USA Baseball programming. You may:

• You will assist in the SafeSport compliance process by tracking and monitoring completion progress for USA Baseball National Team Championships - Arizona.
• You will monitor athlete safety compliance practices both on the field and at check-in areas.
• You will support the operations of additional USA Baseball events, National Team programming, and other departments, such as merchandising and baseball operations, with various tasks as needed.

Qualifications:
Worried that you do not meet every single requirement on the list below? Don’t be. If you're excited about this opportunity and our mission, we want to hear from you! At USA Baseball, we embrace inclusivity and are committed to building a team with diverse experiences and backgrounds. Apply even if you don't check all the boxes!

• You are highly organized with strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Drive.
• You are skilled in proofreading, editing, and communicating clearly with a variety of audiences.
• You have a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and thrive in a team setting.
• You are flexible and willing to adapt to changing organizational needs.
• You are passionate about growing the game of baseball.
• You are capable of performing some manual labor.
• You are available to work weekends and weekdays to work at USA Baseball events.
• You are available to travel to off-site event locations around the United States as needed.
• You are in pursuit of or have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• You can successfully complete a background check prior to employment.

Preferred:* Fluent in Spanish

Compensation:
Hourly

Equal Opportunity:
It is the policy of USA Baseball to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Discrimination and unlawful harassment are not tolerated at USA Baseball.

USA Baseball is dedicated to building an authentic and inclusive workplace. If you are interested in an open position but are hesitant to apply because of your experience, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be a great fit for USA Baseball and the right candidate for this position or other roles in our organization.

About USA Baseball:
Headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, USA Baseball serves as the national governing body for baseball in the United States. Since 1978, the organization has been dedicated to Leading the Growth of Our Pastime’s Future, supporting and protecting the game for its 15.6 million participants nationwide.

A proud member of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC), USA Baseball’s national teams have earned 70 gold medals in international competition, including two Olympic gold medals and a World Baseball Classic title. Beyond competition, USA Baseball champions the sport’s growth and well-being through initiatives such as BASE (Baseball Athlete Safety Education), Fun At Bat, Pitch Smart, PLAY BALL, the Prospect Development Pipeline, and USABat. Additionally, it recognizes the nation’s top amateur baseball player each year with the prestigious Golden Spikes Award.

For more information about USA Baseball, its national teams, or its development initiatives, visit USABaseball.com or USABDevelops.com.

**Due to the high volume of applications received, USA Baseball may not update all candidates on the status of their applications. Those selected for further consideration will be contacted.**Please note that USA Baseball's offices will be closed from Wednesday, November 26 –  Friday, November 28, 2025, and from Monday, December 22, 2025 – Thursday, January 1, 2026. Candidates may experience delayed responses from hiring managers during these breaks.