Sports OPT Jobs in Washington DC
Sports F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Washington DC span professional franchises like the Washington Commanders, D.C. United, and the Washington Capitals, as well as sports media, analytics, and event operations firms across the metro area. DC's concentration of national sports associations and federations makes it a strong market for international students in sports management, data analytics, and broadcasting roles.
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Langston Golf Course, located in Washington, DC, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Mechanic! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast‑paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you’ll contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Performs major and mechanical repairs on a variety of gasoline and diesel power equipment; keeps all equipment in efficient and operable condition at all times. Organizes and maintains a clean and safe area and maintenance area; performs related tasks as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Maintains a preventative maintenance program on all equipment, purchases repair parts and replacement supplies. Reviews expenses and purchases with department manager for approval. Places orders for parts/supplies as needed for equipment or service and tracks expenses and inventories for budget purposes.
- Inspects, adjusts, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects in many types of golf course maintenance equipment.
- Performs mower grinding/sharpening, performs general overhaul of motors, reels, install and adjusts braking systems.
- Performs machining or welding work in making fittings used in repair of maintenance equipment.
- Maintains records of preventative maintenance, repairs made, parts ordered.
- Maintains up-to-date working knowledge of light and heavy construction and maintenance equipment and automotive apparatus. Skilled in the use of a wide variety of equipment repair tools and in the making of various types of mechanical repairs.
- Knowledge of the theory, care and operation of internal combustion engines, hydraulic systems and mowing equipment maintenance such as grinding, sharpening and adjustment.
- Diagnoses mechanical troubles and schedules appropriate preventative maintenance work.
- Helps to control costs and expenses in the maintenance of the equipment fleet relating to parts purchases, inventory levels, service work, fuel inventories and related items.
- Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Performs other duties as required.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination and experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Frequently stands and walks; uses hands; reaches with hands and arms; stoops, kneels, crouches or crawls. Occasionally sits, climbs or balances. Regularly talks or hears. Regularly lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally may lift up to 100 pounds.
ENVIRONMENT/NOISE:
Occasionally works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather); with toxic or caustic materials; in extreme cold or heat (non-weather); may experience vibration. Regularly works in outdoor weather conditions and may face the risk of electrical shock or encounter fumes or airborne pathogens. Frequently works in areas near moving mechanical parts. Noise level is loud.
CERTIFICATES/LICENCES:
Valid Driver’s License, Mechanics Certificate from Gas and Diesel Engine Training Seminar
JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY PREFERENCES:
- Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates may be required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).
This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.
ABOUT TROON
Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities. With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality. Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous, Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
INTRODUCTION
Langston Golf Course, located in Washington, DC, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Mechanic! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast‑paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you’ll contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Performs major and mechanical repairs on a variety of gasoline and diesel power equipment; keeps all equipment in efficient and operable condition at all times. Organizes and maintains a clean and safe area and maintenance area; performs related tasks as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Maintains a preventative maintenance program on all equipment, purchases repair parts and replacement supplies. Reviews expenses and purchases with department manager for approval. Places orders for parts/supplies as needed for equipment or service and tracks expenses and inventories for budget purposes.
- Inspects, adjusts, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects in many types of golf course maintenance equipment.
- Performs mower grinding/sharpening, performs general overhaul of motors, reels, install and adjusts braking systems.
- Performs machining or welding work in making fittings used in repair of maintenance equipment.
- Maintains records of preventative maintenance, repairs made, parts ordered.
- Maintains up-to-date working knowledge of light and heavy construction and maintenance equipment and automotive apparatus. Skilled in the use of a wide variety of equipment repair tools and in the making of various types of mechanical repairs.
- Knowledge of the theory, care and operation of internal combustion engines, hydraulic systems and mowing equipment maintenance such as grinding, sharpening and adjustment.
- Diagnoses mechanical troubles and schedules appropriate preventative maintenance work.
- Helps to control costs and expenses in the maintenance of the equipment fleet relating to parts purchases, inventory levels, service work, fuel inventories and related items.
- Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Performs other duties as required.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination and experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Frequently stands and walks; uses hands; reaches with hands and arms; stoops, kneels, crouches or crawls. Occasionally sits, climbs or balances. Regularly talks or hears. Regularly lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally may lift up to 100 pounds.
ENVIRONMENT/NOISE:
Occasionally works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather); with toxic or caustic materials; in extreme cold or heat (non-weather); may experience vibration. Regularly works in outdoor weather conditions and may face the risk of electrical shock or encounter fumes or airborne pathogens. Frequently works in areas near moving mechanical parts. Noise level is loud.
CERTIFICATES/LICENCES:
Valid Driver’s License, Mechanics Certificate from Gas and Diesel Engine Training Seminar
JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY PREFERENCES:
- Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates may be required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).
This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.
ABOUT TROON
Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities. With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality. Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous, Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Search Sports Jobs in Washington DCSports OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Washington DC: Frequently Asked Questions
Which sports companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Washington DC?
Professional franchises including the Washington Commanders, Washington Capitals, D.C. United, and the Washington Nationals have employed international talent in operations, analytics, and marketing roles. National governing bodies and sports associations headquartered in the DC metro area, such as USA Hockey and the U.S. Soccer Federation offices, also have a pattern of hiring OPT workers in technical and administrative positions.
Which cities in Washington DC have the most sports F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Most sports F-1 OPT roles are concentrated in Washington DC proper, particularly around Capital One Arena, Audi Field, and the headquarters of national sports organizations near the Capitol Hill and NoMa neighborhoods. The broader metro area extends into Arlington and Tysons Corner in Virginia, where sports media companies and analytics firms maintain offices, adding more options within reasonable commuting distance.
What types of sports roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that align with a degree in a STEM or business-related field tend to qualify most readily. Sports data analysts, performance technology specialists, sports marketing coordinators, digital media producers, and sports business operations staff are common examples. Positions that require applying specialized knowledge from a relevant degree field are more likely to meet OPT employment requirements under USCIS guidelines than general support or event-day staffing roles.
How do I find sports F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Washington DC?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters sports jobs in Washington DC by F-1 OPT eligibility, showing you which employers have a verified history of sponsoring international workers. Rather than sorting through thousands of general postings, you can search directly by visa type and industry, making it easier to identify DC-area sports organizations that are genuinely open to OPT candidates.
Are there state-specific or industry-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Washington DC's sports sector?
Washington DC's status as the seat of federal government means many sports-adjacent organizations, including those tied to international sports diplomacy or federally funded athletic programs, may have additional compliance layers around hiring. STEM OPT extensions are relevant for sports analytics and sports technology roles, since those fields often fall under qualifying STEM CIP codes. Students should confirm their specific degree classification with their DSO before applying to roles they intend to count toward STEM OPT.