Events Coordinator - Rocky Top Sports World
About The Position
Rocky Top Sports World is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of its community. The Events Coordinator will be joining a championship-level team focused on fun, fulfillment, and service, built to enrich the community as well as the team member's career and personal growth. Rocky Top Sports World is managed by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies company. SFC is a leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities, offering a highly collaborative and supportive culture that fosters career growth. SFC is a rapidly growing company looking for high performers at every level. The Events Coordinator will be responsible for assisting in the organization, set-up, and management of events. This position provides direction, training, and development opportunities to part-time staff during events. The Coordinator will work closely with individual event owners and other internal departments (Operations, Marketing, etc.) to successfully accomplish these responsibilities.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management, or related field preferred.
- 1-3 years of experience in facility or event management, sports administration, or a related field preferred.
- Working knowledge of multiple sport rules, regulations, and field/court set-up.
- Must have excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and negotiating skills.
- Must be a team player.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays required.
- Must possess current CPR/First Aid certifications or must be willing to obtain them within a specified period of time.
Responsibilities
- Provides premier customer service to internal and external customers by responding to requests in a timely and professional manner.
- Communicates and coordinates courteously and effectively in a family-friendly manner with customers, city/county staff, officials, sponsors, volunteers, and other outside organizations.
- Represents the facility at organization meetings to promote the facility's events.
- Coordinates, directs, and participates in setup and breakdown for all events.
- Assist with development of local programming, camps, clinics, and special events.
- Assist Facilities and Grounds Manager as needed for events.
- Assist marketing and business development with promotion of events.
- Assists with maintaining and controlling inventory of supplies and/or equipment used for events.
- Participate in post-event evaluation for all events to identify opportunities for improvement of future events.
- Assist with maintaining consistent records regarding event booking, promotion, and performance.
- Responsible for retail and merchandise sales.
- All other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
