Sports Director (Creative Design)
The Ascension St. John SportsPlex is currently accepting applications for Sports Director. The Sports Director is responsible for league management including but not limited to scheduling, team formation, marketing and promotion of leagues and seasons as well as assisting in sponsored events. The Sports Director also is expected to develop new sports offerings based on current market trends.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Manage the internal sports programCreate and adjust league, tournament, and event schedulesSecure referees, trainers, and other personnel for all events and programsMaintain schedule of fields and courts necessary for programs and eventsEnsure that fields and playing surfaces are suitable for use by guests and initiate corrective action when neededEnsure payments are properly recordedLead and manage league and event staffProvide quality guest service to guestsDevelop strategies to expand market shareCorrespond with prospective groupsManage department property and replenish as necessaryEnsure all accidents/injuries (guest or employee) are documented in accordance with current company policiesPerform duties of Manager-on-Duty as requiredEnsure all department documents are up-to-date in accordance with company policy and/or other compliance requirementsAnalyze customer data to meet current and future guest needs and/or requirementsOther tasks as directed by the General Manager
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Knowledge in multiple sports/interests for future expansions and developments of leaguesAbility to think quickly rationally in times of emergency to prevent further problemsAbility to manage multiple tasks at onceAbility to prioritize to meet deadlinesAbility to communicate with affiliated guests by phone, e-mail and/or in personAbility to work weekends, holidays, and nights when necessaryAbility to enforce league and company policies and proceduresAbility to understand, learn, and utilize various league and company softwareAbility to read, analyze, and interpret documents in EnglishAbility to write department correspondence in EnglishAbility to perform mathematical computations required for management of the departmentAbility to de-escalate highly emotionally charged situations and lead parties to acceptable solutionsProficiency in Google Suite is preferredProficiency in league management software is preferred
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Physical Demands
Standing: Frequently (>33 <66%)
Sitting: Frequently (>33 <66%)
Kneeling: Rarely (<10%)
Walking/Running: Constantly (>66%)
Bending/stooping: Occasionally (<33%)
Reaching/twisting: Occasionally (<33%)
Lifting/pushing/pulling: Occasionally (lifting up to 50 lbs with/without assistance, push/pull
up to 100lbs using wheeled devices) (<33%)
Hearing: Constantly (>66%)
Talking/shouting: Constantly (>66%)
Seeing: Constantly (>66%)
Work Environment
The Sports Director normally works in a temperature and humidity-controlled environment. Occasional exposure to ambient weather conditions is required. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
