SPORTS LEAGUE PROGRAM MANAGER - Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater
SMP SFM, LLC
LOCATION: Albertville, AL
DEPARTMENT: SPORTS PROGRAMMING
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF LOCAL PROGRAMMING
STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Albertville, AL. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.
Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.
SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Sports League Program Manager is responsible for all youth and adult sports leagues, sports camps/clinics, summer/school break camps, and additional programming options. This position is responsible for creating a first-class programming experience for all participants, coaches, officials, and spectators across all our offerings.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
- Directly align with the venue's Mission Statement and Core Values
- Develop and execute all aspects of sports leagues and camp programming
- Provide effective training, workflow structure, and leadership for the Sports Programming Coordinator, Sports Administrative Coordinator, and Sports Coordinator roles
- Develop and effectively manage program budgets
- Hire, train, develop, and schedule all Scorekeepers and Camp Counselors
- Effectively manage all aspects of the program/camp registration process
- Effectively manage the uniform selection and distribution process for all youth sports leagues
- Create an efficient purchasing/registration experience for all programming customers
- Assist with managing the venue-wide schedule
- Continuously developing programming that targets various markets ranging from corporate, group, adult, youth, family, and special interest groups; maximizing utilization and positive impact within our community
- Track and report programming attendance data on a weekly and monthly basis
- Use stakeholder feedback to implement programming improvement initiatives
- Effectively collaborate with the Marketing Team to support their programming/camp campaign efforts
- Execute all programming league and post-season play scheduling; create a fair and competitive playing experience for all participants
- Effective oversight of the scheduling of all officials for all leagues
- Serve as MOD during all scheduled shifts
- Other duties as assigned by the leader
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS:
- Bachelor's degree in recreation or sports management or related field is preferred
- 3-5 years in sports programming is preferred
- Proven success in generating community interests and involvement through sports programming
- Proven experience in the successful scheduling and programming of multiple sporting events at one location during the same timeframe
- Experience and success in customer service and programming administration
- Action-oriented personality with a 'get it done' attitude and proficiency for efficiency
- Proven ability to evaluate team member performance based on established standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have proven track record of developing, marketing, and selling recreational programs
- Must have experience in programming setup & execution operations
- Must have knowledge of recreational/facility management software programs
- Must have excellent interpersonal and problem-solving negotiating skills
- Must be a team player
- Must have verbal and written communications skills
- Must have excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, holidays, and long hours)
- Must possess current CPR/AED/First Aid certification or must be willing to obtain them within 90 days of hire
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high
- May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop or bend
- Will be required to operate a computer
- Facility has intermittent noise