Cosmos Sports offers four month unpaid internships each
semester, for those aspiring for a career in sports. You
will be involved in the day-to-day operations of Cosmos
Sports, actively working within several areas of the Cosmos
Sports scope of business. Account Executives (interns) in
the past have worked with the CTV Olympics, Bills in Toronto,
CHL, and NFL.
At Cosmos Sports, interns have the opportunity to be
involved in the numerous facets of the sports business
world:
Marketing
Designing Strategic Business Marketing Plan for Wilfrid Laurier University Athletics.
Ticket Sales
At Cosmos Sports, interns have the chance to gain
experience in the foundation of sports business: ticket
sales.
Previous interns have worked with:
Laurier University
- 2011 CIS Women's Hockey Championship, the 2011
Mastercard Memorial
Cup, CTV Olympics, Trot magazine, the Black Creek Music
Festival and the Edmonton Eskimos.
Retail Sales
Working with Costco and selling Buffalo Bills, 2011 RBC Canadian Open, 2010 Grey Cup, Carolina Hurricanes and Milwaukee Bucks.
Branding
Past interns have worked with organizations such as the
NHL, AHL, Arena Football league (AFL), the Toronto Nationals
and Race Canada. In addition to this, interns have had the
opportunity to establish the Pickfun.com brand with partners
including the Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC and Hamilton
Tiger-Cats
Consulting
Recent Interns have assisted with revenue generation training and consulting for Chicago Cubs, Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets, AFL, MLS, NHL, USHL and many more.
Recruiting
Handling and operating human resource management for Canada's largest sports specific job website Sportshiring.com; searching for quality candidates to fill sports industry positions for organizations such as DC United, Toronto Argonauts, MLS – National Sales Centre, Tennis Canada and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Corporate Sponsorship
Interns have the opportunity to gain experience in the planning,
designing, & servicing for the largest sporting facility in Hamilton (Flamboro Downs) & Barrie (Georgian Downs) as well as Ryerson University,
Ajax Downs and the Hamilton Nationals.
Event Management
Managing, brainstorming and contributing to events such as Extreme Horsepower and the Confederation Cup at Flamboro & Georgian Downs horsetracks and game day operations for the Hamilton Nationals of the National Lacrosse League.
Testimonials
“Interning with Cosmos Sports has been the single greatest learning experience of my Sport Management education. The culture at Cosmos is one that immediately makes you feel like an important part of the company. I’m confident that no other place in Canada would provide the same or similar experience as Cosmos Sports does. “
- Evan Colborne, 2011
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"The Cosmos Sports internship has been one of the best things that happened to my career. In an industry that is often tough or next to impossible for one to get an opening, not only did Cosmos give me an opportunity, but they also gave me the tools to succeed.
I was given an opportunity to gain insight and contribute to every different facet of the company. It has increased my knowledge of the sports business tremendously and given me the confidence to tackle any issue with a positive and result oriented approach. I owe a great deal to Cosmos Sports for helping me excel in the Business of Sports and would highly recommend it to anyone out there with a passion for this business."
 - Shezad
Sarkari, 2011
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"The internship program at Cosmos Sports has helped me immensely in my understanding of the complex sports industry. As an intern, I was given real responsibilities that gave me insight into various facets of the industry and also provided me with the skills and confidence to enhance my career in Sports Management. This is an excellent program for anyone considering a career in this field.."
- Victoria Venutolo, 2011
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"Cary and the staff at Cosmos Sports offered me great
support and exiting work opportunities. With no previous
sports business experience, the four month internship taught
me more than I would have learned in any Sport Management
program. If you are serious about working in the sports
industry, I can't think of a better place to get your foot
in the door than Cosmos Sports"
- Dave Geoffrey, 2010
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"The Cosmos Sports internship gave me the opportunity and
confidence that I needed to bring my creativity, and design
skills to a professional level. I gained valuable experience
in the IT field that I needed to progress to the next stage
of my career. Anyone who is looking to get professional work
experience in Information Technology and Design should begin
at Cosmos Sports"
 - Timothy Bilcke, 2010 IT & Creative Services Coordinator
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"Cosmos Sports provided me with an extensive knowledge
about the sports marketing world while allowing me to grow
and flourish in the field. I was able to take on many
different tasks during my internship. My time with Cosmos
Sports has given me an enormous advantage towards achieving
my goal of a career in the sports industry. I would
recommend the internship program to anyone interested in
learning about the sports industry"
- Tim Siad, 2010
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"The Cosmos Sports internship program is a truly unique
program that gave me the opportunity to work with various
professional sports organizations. From game day operations
to corporate partnerships, interns at Cosmos gave me the
chance to challenge myself, improve my leadership skills and
take on a significant amount of responsibility. Over the
past four months I have gained a solid knowledge base of the
sports industry and a great foundation for pursuing a career
in sports marketing. An internship with Cosmos is a
worthwhile investment if you plan to work in the sports
industry"
- Katerine Sowden, 2010
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"Interning at Cosmos Sports has provided me with the boost
of confidence I needed to further pursue a career in the
sports industry. At Cosmos Sports I have learned patience,
persistence and integrity. I got hands on experience I
wouldn't have received interning at another company, and the
people I was working with were truly amazing and inspiring.
I could easily say it had the best working environment I
have seen so far.... definitely an experience I will never
forget."
- Mariam Ekram, 2010
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"During my four months with Cosmos, I was involved with
many different aspects of the company, which helped broaden
my knowledge of the sports industry. Getting to work with
professional sports teams and having the chance to network
with top executives in the field is more valuable than words
can express. I can proudly say that my time at Cosmos Sports
was an extremely rewarding and unforgettable experience that
I would recommend to anybody looking for a career in
sports."
- Ashleigh Upshaw, 2010
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"Cosmos Sports is a great place to work if you are
looking for a multi-faceted experience of the sports
industry. You are immersed into a real world working
environment surrounded by wonderful, hardworking people.
This internship will provide you with many opportunities, if
you choose to take advantage of them. Overall, it is an
enlightening experience."
-- Sharifa Wilkenson, 2010
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"Cosmos Sports gave me something that is important for
any internship - responsibility. I was involved in all
aspects of the business which gave me a well rounded
perspective of the sports industry. The leadership of Cosmos
Sports provided me with the opportunity to succeed, which
allowed me to further my career aspirations with a position
at the Canadian Olympic Committee. For that, the experience
is well worth the 4 month investment."
-- Mike Dahiroc, 2009
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"During my time at Cosmos Sports I was given the
opportunity to be involved in several properties and was
strongly encouraged to succeed above and beyond my daily
requirement[...] I strongly recommend completing an
internship with Cosmos Sports because they give you the tool
and opportunities to be successful in the sports industry."
 - Steven Rachkowski, 2009
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"The accounts I worked on at Cosmos Sports provided me
with an opportunity to operate in a professional
environment. Being a Sports Account Executive supplied me
with the skills necessary to succeed in the sport industry
and to take on a larger role within a sport organization."
-- Sean Loyst, 2009
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"Cosmos Sports provided me with the experiences and
networking opportunities to allow me to pursue a
professional career in the sports industry."
- Jacob Barnes, 2009
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"Interning at Cosmos has given me the experience in many
of the important areas of sports business. The company is
involved in so many different aspects of the industry."
- David Levine, 2008
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"I have learned more in four months than I did in my
previous 2 years of University. I am forever grateful for
the exposure and knowledge Cosmos Sports has given me with
my internship.
 - Gurbaz Sidhu, 2008
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"No Dollar amount could do justice to the experience and
skills I learned..."
- James Gaby, 2007
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"It has taught me many different things that could not be
learned in a school environment"
- Jeff Beck, 2008
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"From day one you are immersed within all aspects of the
sports business world - everything is hands on and critical
to the functioning of the business..."
- Shawn Beard, 2008
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"...Being an Account Executive for Cosmos Sports is the
perfect way to start way your career in sports..."
- Chris
Ciolfi, 2008
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"...it set me on the right path to put my foot through
the door in the sports industry. If you want real
experience, this is the right company..."
 - Marlena Frankovic, 2008
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"Interning with Cosmos Sports has allowed me to
understand what it takes to make it in the business of
sports. The knowledge and experience you gain from being
involved with numerous sport properties cannot be taught in
a classroom. This internship has allowed me to network and
open doors for a career in the sports industry."
- Liam Niven, 2009
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"...I interned with Cosmos Sports and worked in many
facets of the sports industry; dealing with many high
profile clients..."
- Matt Littlefield, 2006
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"The breadth and depth of work I did with Cosmos Sports
shattered my expectations for how well it would prepare me
for the business of sports."
- Maria Lubinsky, 2008
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Four month internship. Terms are:
* January - April
* May - August
* September - December
We accept resumes at any point in time. Please submit a
resume and cover letter along with references to the
following email address:
jobs@cosmossports.com
Phone: 905-564-4660
Fax: 905-564-4881
