About Pocono Invitational Basketball Camp:

Pocono Invitational Basketball Camp is the Longest Running Basketball Camp in the Nation. For over 60 years, PIBC camps have helped players of all levels improve, develop, and become students of the game. PIBC offers campers a unique blend of traditional camp experience along with expert basketball instruction from the top high school & college coaches across the country. With a strong list of alumni including NBA/WNBA Stars Sue Bird, and Karl-Anthony Towns, Pocono Invitational Basketball Camp has long been considered the premier basketball development camp in the world.

2023 Internship Description:

Individuals interested in joining the PIBC staff will relocate to Stroudsburg, PA for the duration of their internship. The internship will begin by June 1st and run through August 20th, though both dates may be flexible depending upon the situation. Housing and meals will both be provided throughout the duration of the internship. Working at PIBC has proven to be an effective opportunity for those looking to break into the basketball industry. The experience gained throughout the internship will provide an invaluable foundation for your personal and professional aspirations.

Duties:

• Primarily serve as a Recruiting Coordinator, with the goal of recruiting new customers and participants for camp sessions
• Various administrative duties
• Manage incoming correspondence with customers via email and telephone
• Communicate and work effectively with college and club basketball coaches both for the purpose of recruiting campers and staffing camp with coaches
• Perform cold calls and update customer database with pertinent information
• Assist in the day to day operations of camp 

Professional Qualifications:

• Outgoing and personable
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to focus and work in fast paced environment
• Able to anticipate needs and determine priorities
• Adequate computer skills
• Maintain decorum and confidentiality when interacting with high profile clients
• Knowledge of the basketball industry PREFERRED

2023 Operations Team Member Description:

Individuals interested in joining the PIBC staff will relocate to Stroudsburg, PA for the duration of their internship. The internship will begin by June 1st and run through August 20th, though both dates may be flexible, depending on our needs and your availability. Housing and meals will both be provided throughout the duration of the internship. Working at PIBC has proven to be an effective opportunity for those looking to break into the basketball industry. The hands-on experience gained throughout the internship will provide an invaluable understanding of grassroots basketball and sports management. Part of our mission as a company is to help place our standout interns in exciting and rewarding full-time jobs throughout the basketball and sports industry. Note our list of former interns who are making a difference throughout the sports world.

Duties:

• You will be responsible for helping to maintain our campgrounds
• Members of our operations staff may be required to assist our sales team when deemed necessary 
• If assigned a team, you will be tasked with managing a small team of our work exchange interns
• Assist in the day to day operations of camp 

Professional Qualifications:

• Outgoing and personable
• Good leadership skills
• Willing to get your hands dirty, quite literally
• Able to focus and work in fast paced environment
• Able to anticipate needs and determine priorities
• Maintain decorum and confidentiality when interacting with clients
• Knowledge of the basketball industry preferred

From Interns to Industry Leaders

Nathan Szkarlatiuk- Hoop Group, Director of Basketball Operations
Will Louis- Pocono Invitational, Director of Sales & Recruiting
Alex Wittenberg- Pocono Invitational, Director of Sales & Recruiting

Kaitlyn Fedor- KF Creative, Owner
Matt Conway- Boston College, Associate Athletic Director
Colin Sullivan- Brown University, Deputy Athletic Director
Tim Murray- Marist University, Athletic Director
Edward Arner- East Stroudsburg University, Adjunct Professor
Max Saidman- Creative Artists Agency, Agent
Tamar Schwarzer- USA Sports Group
Mike Palazzi- Montclair State University, Assistant Coach
Paul Kelleher- Ireland National Team, U-18 Head Coach
Matt Trudeau- University of Connecticut, Graduate Assistant Coach
Cal Furgal- Texas A&M University, Graduate Assistant Coach
Jack Fahed- University of Richmond, Video Coordinator
Chaese Vaudrin- Georgia State University, Director of Operations
Megan Cunningham- Niagara University, Women’s Director of Operations

Kim Waiters- Rider University, Assistant Coach
Alan Molnar- Bowdoin University, Assistant Coach
Matt Burke- Binghamton University, Director of Operations
Brian Kerins- Adelphi University, Assistant Coach
Sean Kirk- Franciscan University, Head Women’s Coach
Mike Larkin- Rutgers University, Director of Basketball Operations
Jimmy Bradshaw- Gaston College, Assistant Coach