Sports League Program Manager - Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater

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