New Exciting Internship Opportunities Available to GIS Students at Elite International Youth Football Tournament

Providing a platform for students to gain real-world experience in the sports industry, the Global Institute of Sport is delighted to share the latest exciting internship opportunities coming up, this time at the Vertex Cup London.

Delivering international football tournaments for youth teams, and following the success of the Vertex Cup in Miami earlier this year, the event will be coming to London between 26 September and 7 October.

Competing in the tournament are U17 national teams from Argentina, Mexico, China and Tanzania, with a host of roles available to GIS students.

What is it?

With over 13 years of experience, Vertex has been delivering international football tournaments that enable club and national academies to play opponents from all over the world.

While in London, each team will be based at the training ground of either Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal or Brentford.

The Vertex Cup London will be formatted around 90-minute group stage matches on the 1st, 4th and 7th of October, while each team will also face a Premier League academy side during their stay.

Supported by representatives based in Manchester, Buenos Aires and Riyadh, the Vertex Cup is an international tournament, with the Miami edition broadcasted in 18 countries, emphasising the size of the competition that GIS students can get involved with.

What Roles are Available?

Voluntary, London-based roles are available, with applicants preferred if fluent in English and Spanish/Mandarin/Swahili.

Successful applicants will support across the following roles:

Team Liaison Officer

— Working day-to-day with a team and providing general support throughout the tournament.

Matchday Support

— Supporting the organisation and running of matchdays.

Media

— Support with filming, photography, interviews, and other content creation on matchdays.

General Event Support

— Assisting on matchdays across different areas of the tournament, such as event operations and management. 

How Can I Apply?

To apply, students should email c.guthrie@gis.sport with their CV, preferred role and availability between 25 September and 8 October. Applications must be submitted by 22 September.

With this range of roles available, the Vertex Cup London offers a fantastic opportunity for GIS students to gain experience in an elite-level football tournament in an international setting.