🏈 Volunteer Opportunity: FBU National Football Tournament at Paradise Coast Sports Complex

📅 Dates: December 16–22, 2025 (Monday–Sunday)
📍 Location: Paradise Coast Sports Complex, 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples, FL 34117
🔗 Website: playparadisecoast.com

📧 Contact: Olivia Long – events@playparadisecoast.com

📞 Phone: 413-523-2674
⏰ Shifts: Multiple shifts available throughout each day

🏆 About the Opportunity

Be part of the Football University (FBU) National Football Tournament, one of the premier youth football events in the country, hosted at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex!

Volunteers will play a vital role in ensuring the success of the tournament by assisting with day-to-day event operations.

Volunteer Responsibilities Include:

Assisting with team and guest registration

Supporting field and event operations

Providing information and crowd assistance

Working directly with full-time staff to ensure smooth tournament logistics

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sports management, hospitality, and large-scale event coordination — while supporting youth athletics and community engagement in Southwest Florida.

🌱 Mission

The Paradise Coast Sports Complex provides a world-class experience for athletes of all levels through high-quality sports, entertainment, and community events. The complex serves as a hub for recreation and tourism, driving the physical, social, and economic growth of Southwest Florida.

💼 NACE Career Competencies Developed

✅ Teamwork/Collaboration – Work effectively with event staff, teams, and fellow volunteers to deliver a successful tournament.
✅ Professionalism/Work Ethic – Strengthen reliability, communication, and time management skills in a professional sports environment.

🌍 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Supported

🌿 Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being – Promoting active lifestyles and community wellness through sports.
💼 Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – Supporting local economic development through tourism and event hosting.

🎓 Aligned FGCU Majors

This experience is ideal for students pursuing degrees in:

Resort & Hospitality Management

Management

Marketing

Communication

Exercise Science

Health Science

✍️ How to Sign Up

To volunteer, email Olivia Long at events@playparadisecoast.com

Please include:

Your full name

That you’re an FGCU student interested in volunteering for the FBU National Football Tournament

Your availability during December 16–22, 2025

📢 Don’t miss the chance to gain professional event experience, network with industry staff, and support youth sports in your community.