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

📅 Dates: December 8–13, 2025 (Monday–Saturday)
📍 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

Join the Paradise Coast Sports Complex team for the AYF National Football Tournament, a premier youth football event drawing teams from across the country!

Volunteers will assist with key event operations to ensure a smooth and successful tournament experience for players, coaches, and guests.

Volunteer Responsibilities Include:

Supporting registration and check-in for teams and attendees

Assisting with field and facility operations

Providing customer service and crowd guidance

Collaborating with event staff to ensure games run efficiently

This opportunity allows students to gain hands-on experience in event coordination, hospitality, and sports management while contributing to a nationally recognized event in Southwest Florida.

🌱 Mission

The Paradise Coast Sports Complex is dedicated to providing a world-class experience for athletes of all levels by offering top-quality sports, recreation, and entertainment options. As a hub for major tournaments, the complex promotes the physical, social, and economic growth of the Southwest Florida community.

💼 NACE Career Competencies Developed:

✅ Teamwork/Collaboration – Work effectively with staff, coaches, and volunteers to manage a large-scale tournament.
✅ Professionalism/Work Ethic – Demonstrate reliability, communication, and organizational skills in a professional sports environment.

🌍 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Supported:

🌿 Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being – Promoting youth participation in sports and active lifestyles.
💼 Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – Supporting local economic activity through sports tourism and events.

🎓 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 AYF National Football Tournament

Your availability during the event dates (December 8–13, 2025)

Sign up early to gain real-world experience in sports and event operations while supporting youth athletics in Southwest Florida! 🏟️