Job Title : Intern, Investment & Acquisition, Sports Academies
Location : Mumbai & Pune
Job Type : Full-time
Experience : 3-6 months
Department : Strategy
About SFL :
SFL is a leading multi-sport academy network offering professional coaching across Football, Tennis, Chess, and more. We combine elite infrastructure, certified coaching, and a digital-first approach to help children grow through sport.
Role purpose :
Build the top of the funnel for academy investments in Mumbai and Pune. Map the market, profile targets, run first pass screens, and support diligence and integration for challenger academies led by former players.
What you will do :
[A] Market Mapping and Sourcing :
- List academies across priority sports in Mumbai and Pune
- Identify targets that fit the SFL thesis
- Reach out to founders and coaches to set first meetings
[B] Screening and Profiling :
Capture basics such as sport, catchment, capacity, pricing, programs, coach pedigree, and reputationReview social presence, parent feedback, and visible facilitiesCreate a one page profile for each target[C] Data and Modelling Support :
Collect initial numbers such as students, batches, fee slabs, center costs, and utilizationBuild simple unit economics in Excel using SFL templatesFlag risks and missing data[D] Diligence and Investment Support :
Maintain the issues logPrepare short notes, slides, and a clean data room for each targetDraft call summaries and site visit notes[E] Integration Preparation :
Outline first quarter priorities for brand, tech, and reporting using the SFL checklistTrack next steps after each meeting and the owner for each taskWhat success will look like :
A weekly list of qualified targets with clean one pagersOn time first pass models with clear pass or proceed callsNeat files, links, and notes that enable fast decisionsWhat you should bring :
Comfort with numbers and basic financeClear writing and clean formattingCuriosity about coaching quality and parent trustWillingness to travel across Mumbai and PuneBonus experience as a player or coach.Language proficiency in Hindi or Marathi is a plusKPIs :
Qualified targets sourced per weekProfiles to first meeting conversionTime from first contact to first pass modelData completeness score per targetInternship details :
Location : Mumbai and PuneDuration : 3 to 6 monthsCommitment : Full - TimeStipend : As per experienceSports For Life (SFL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to conduct an objective recruitment process based on the requirements and merit of the candidates. It is against the policy to reject any candidate based on their gender, caste, race, sex, disability, colour, religion, creed or sexual orientation.
SFL has a zero-tolerance policy against any form of child abuse and harassment.
Skills Required
market mapping, Excel