Assistant, Football Operations

Arizona Cardinals • Tempe, AZ

338d

About The Position

The Arizona Cardinals Football Operations Assistant is responsible for supporting the daily operation management of the Arizona Cardinals - Dignity Health Training Center, Training Camp, Team Travel, and Football Operations. As a front facing position, the employee will represent themselves and the organization in a manner that optimally reflects the Club's values and performance expectations.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university; specializing in Sports Management, Administration, or related field.
• Experience: At least two (2) years of related work experience with National Football League (NFL) or a college football team.
• Show ability to take direction and execute operations without constant oversight.
• Must be detail-oriented and highly self-motivated.
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve in a fast-paced, deadline driven, environment.
• Strong verbal, written and public relations skills.
• Skilled at interacting effectively with all levels of management and staff, vendors, guests, and visitors.
• Strong accounting and financial skills.
• Strong ability to create presentations and spreadsheets.
• Previous use and understanding of TeamWorks operating system.
• Knowledge of NFL hierarchy and operations.
• Access to a car is required.
• Proven ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and sensitivity working around professional athletes in their work environment and confidential information.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to eight (8) hours in length.
• Ability to lift to 30+ pounds on a regular basis.
• This role may require exposure to outdoor weather conditions (extreme heat).
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; hours may vary depending on business needs.
• Must complete all pre-employment forms and successfully pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the success of all Arizona Cardinals team operations and events, both at home and on the road; off-season program, Training Camp, pre- and regular season, including international and post-season.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Players, Management team, Team Members, Service Providers, Vendors, etc.
• Work all home games and assist with compliance of NFL game day rules and regulations.
• Assist in all phases of football calendar year planning, projects, and activities.
• Contact vendors, solicit and organize information, rates, and services for review.
• Assist with managing travel documents.
• Research for road game cities - practice sites, stadium schedules, conflicts, possible field issues, city events, etc.
• Training camp hotel and stadium set-up/breakdown.
• Manage various aspects of camp operations.
• Maintain accuracy of training camp documents.
• Schedule and facilitate training camp event appearances with the Community Relations team.
• Provide support for Personnel department events, such as: Senior Bowl, Combine, Pro-Days and private workouts, Free Agent, Top 30 visits, signed and released players.
• Provide facility and operational support with outside groups use of the Training Center.
• Assist the coaching, equipment, and video staff with practice operations.
• Monitor meeting rooms set-ups for fluctuating position group numbers.
• Upkeep and maintenance of assigned inventory, supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options; effective the first day of hire
• 401 (k) retirement option with employer match contribution
• Paid Time Off Accruals (including sick time accruals)
• Paid Time Off for most Federal holidays
• Time off for Maternity, Paternity, Military, and Bereavement
• MDLIVE: 24/7 medical support
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Care Saving Account options
• Discounts on Cardinals gear & paraphernalia
• Tuition reimbursement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Daily free lunch
• Complimentary season tickets
• Subsidized gym memberships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees