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SPORTS COORDINATOR - Iron Peak Sports & Events

Sports Facilities Companies, LLC

LOCATION: Hillsborough, NJ

DEPARTMENT: SPORTS

REPORTS TO: SPORTS DIRECTOR

STATUS: FULL-TIME (NON-EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Iron Peak Sports & Events is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Hillsborough, NJ. 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.

Iron Peak Sports & Events is a member of The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) and 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 was 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 Coordinator will be responsible for assisting with the business development, planning, scheduling, execution, oversight, and stellar guest experience within sports programming and events. The Coordinator will work closely with the General Manager, Business Development and Events Director, and Sports Director on all tasks to help generate revenue at the Iron Peak Sports & Events venue.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Lead generation for sporting events and programming including, but not limited to tournaments, leagues, classes, clinics, camps, club sports, external event rentals, and private lessons
• Accomplishes objectives and weekly KPIs by contacting potential customers through phone calls, emails, etc. and developing a strategy to reach budget targets
• Serve as Manager-On-Duty ("MOD") during programming and events, ensuring their smooth operation and customer satisfaction
• Assists Sports Director in the creation, fine-tuning, and delivery of curriculum
• Assists in the oversight, management, and training of the part-time coaching staff, as well as the part-time events and guest services team members
• Conducts competitive analyses and research within program and event development
• Resolve guest concerns and complaints, and act on feedback
• Participation in planning/strategic meetings
• Work with finance department to track and report on programs and events
• Various other duties as required by the General Manager, Business Development and Events Director, and Sports Director

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management, or related field
• 1-2 years appropriate experience required
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, customer service, and negotiating skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Must be able to work flexible schedules including mostly weekends, nights, and holidays
• Ability to maintain focus in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Must be detail-oriented and have outstanding organizational skills
• Must work well with others and be respectful and friendly to our athletes, guests, spectators, leaders, and fellow team members
• Must take personal initiative for the betterment of the team and venue
• Experience building sporting events and programming, working in a CRM, and existing contacts within the industry a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift 20 pounds waist high
• Will be required to stand or sit for extended periods of time
• Will be required to conduct venue tours to prospective clients
• Office environment has intermittent noise, normal in nature
• Position will generally navigate a Fri-Tues schedule (Wed/Thurs off as needed)