PLL Play Operations Manager

Premier Lacrosse League•Denver, CO

5d•$75,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) is a professional lacrosse league in North America, composed of 8 teams rostered with the best players in the world. Co-founded by lacrosse superstar Paul Rabil and his brother, serial entrepreneur and investor, Mike Rabil, the Premier Lacrosse League is backed by an investment group composed of Joe Tsai Sports, The Raine Group, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), and other top investors in sports and media. The PLL is distributed through an exclusive media rights agreement with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+. PLL Play is the youth lacrosse programming business unit of the PLL and is committed to the next generation and a responsibility to grow the game. PLL Play provides opportunities for players of all ages and skill levels. More information can be found at https://premierlacrosseleague.com/play . For more information, visit www.premierlacrosseleague.com and follow on social media: Instagram (@PLL), Twitter (@PremierLacrosse), Facebook (@PremierLacrosseLeague) and YouTube ( YouTube.com/PLL ). The Premier Lacrosse League seeks an experienced, passionate and highly motivated lacrosse event operator with a proven track record of delivering high quality camps, tournaments, or similar programming. This manager-level operator will be responsible for the full life cycle of events, from inception to execution. Event operations will be managed using workflow management software (Asana) and the ideal candidate will have experience in relevant software programs. Strong organizational, leadership, and prioritization skills are essential, along with extraordinary attention to detail and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This role requires a dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-paced multifaceted environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about operating events with precision, motivated by the challenges and variables associated with sports event operations, and is invigorated by achieving successful results with hard work, strong preparation, and a team-first mentality.

Requirements

4-5 years ’ experience in a sports event operations role
Knowledge of and experience utilizing project management methodologies, tools, and software to manage processes.
Ability to understand and manage an event P&L with excel proficiency is a must.
Excellent attention to detail, organizational and time management skills.
Self-motivated.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address operational management and on-site issues and improve processes
Ability to build rapport and trust with teammates/colleagues, venues, stakeholders, service providers, vendors, and other operators with positive, collaborative, consistent communication accountability, and commitment
Experience operating high caliber events on-site.
Highly accountable with the ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively under pressure
You will be required to travel regularly to operate events on-site
Travel includes shared hotel rooms (special accommodations made for medical consideration)
Regular out-of-hours work during events
Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds or more as part of regular job duties.
Valid Drivers License

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the youth sports landscape with lacrosse specific knowledge a bonus

Responsibilities

As a leader on PLL Play’s Operations team, project manage key PLL Play events (camps, tournaments, clinics, Showcases, etc.) to include multiple genders and age groups, including youth and adult events. Scope, build and execute deliverable lifecycle of programs from inception to delivery to include event planning, scheduling, logistics, staffing, budgeting, merchandise, venue management/contracts, vendor management, sponsorship activation, hotel partners, stakeholder relationships, and post-event reconciliation
Execute on program timelines and objectives by effectively leveraging project management platform and associated deliverables. Communicate project progress and status updates to stakeholders regularly.
Travel to deliver events on-site by implementing operational, event management, and emergency action plans with precision
Operate individually, as a team, and with partners
Build and maintain strong relationships with venues, stakeholders, service providers, vendors and customers, representing the PLL at the highest level
Enhance the value of PLL Play programming through superior operational delivery
Collect, analyze, and implement feedback and learnings to inform decisions and improvements. Identify and implement opportunities for system and process improvement.
Highly responsive, professional, and timely communication with internal and external stakeholders
Timely attention/prioritization of time/cost sensitive items (ex. venue deadlines, accounts payable, insurance, travel, lodging, logistics etc.) within PLLP guidelines, while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
On-time, on budget accountability for event expenses
Work effectively within the Ops team and cross functionally across the business unit to maximize the effectiveness of the business
Manage the career and professional development of direct report(s) as relevant