Events Team Member - Brandon Parks & Recreation

The Sports Facilities Companies•Brandon, MS

About The Position

The Events Team Member at Brandon Parks & Recreation is responsible for a variety of duties based on the needs of the day and helps ensure participants, members, and guests have an excellent experience. The role supports games, play areas, facility upkeep, programming, and events while providing courteous service and helping enforce facility policies, procedures, and rules. Brandon Parks & Recreation is a sports, recreation, and entertainment destination in Brandon, Mississippi, focused on community health and economic vitality. It is a member of The Sports Facilities Companies, which manages and develops sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. The company describes its culture as collaborative, supportive, entrepreneurial, and focused on accountability, excellence, and service.

Requirements

Ability to work with a wide variety of age groups.
Flexible schedule and regular attendance, including availability for nights, weekends, holidays, and long hours.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain focus in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Excellent guest service skills.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize.
Ability to remain calm and focused in difficult and stressful situations.
Respectful and friendly toward athletes, guests, visitors, spectators, leaders, and fellow team members.
Ability to work well with others and take personal initiative for the betterment of the team and venue.
Commitment to the safety and wellbeing of others.
Sports experience or an interest in learning.
Ability to lift 40 pounds waist high.
Ability to walk intermittently and to sit or stand for extended periods outdoors.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of sports or experience playing baseball, softball, soccer, football, lacrosse, basketball, or pickleball.
Event experience.
Strong attention to detail and safety compliance.
Demonstrated success as a quality team member.
Experience and success in customer service, leadership, and organization.
Action-oriented attitude and proficiency for efficiency.

Responsibilities

Ensure the correct equipment is available for games and properly set up play areas.
Ensure games start on time and are scored accurately.
Monitor game play areas, including turf and courts.
Maintain and control trash throughout park areas and buildings.
Monitor, maintain, and service restrooms throughout parks and buildings.
Communicate issues and relevant updates to the supervisor and applicable BPR team members.
Assist with coordination of BPR programming and applicable events.
Assist other departments as needed.
Complete special projects, daily assignments, and other duties as directed by management.
Greet guests and provide answers and directions as needed.
Provide courteous and friendly service to guests and staff.
Respond to incidents, accidents, injuries, and altercations, and complete and file related paperwork as necessary.
Know and enforce facility policies, procedures, and rules.