Sports Program Manager - Burlington Pickleball
About The Position
Burlington Pickleball is a premier sport and recreation destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Burlington, NC. 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. The Burlington Pickleball Complex is managed by FPC SFM, LLC, a 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.
Requirements
- Experience coaching/teaching both youth and adult sports
- 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 able to work flexible schedules including weekends, nights, and holidays
- Must possess current CPR/FIRST AID certifications or must be willing to obtain them within a specified timeframe
- A bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management or related field with 3-5 years appropriate experience required
- Experience with pickleball
Nice To Haves
- Preferred record of developing, marketing, and selling recreation and training programs
- Nationally certified Pickleball Coach/Instructor
Responsibilities
- Assist with planning, developing, and executing the facility's sport programs, camps, leagues and tournaments
- Lend support to other team members
- Develop programming to target various markets ranging from corporate, group, adult/youth/family, and special interest groups
- Assist with managing program budgets
- Assist with creating and developing sales initiatives and goals for leagues, tournaments, special events, etc.
- Generate sales through networking, building relationships, and creating strategic alliances
- Track and report weekly sales totals
- Oversee all aspects of programs and special activities
- Work with third-party partners to maximize revenue and attract events
- Train, manage, and motivate staff
- Actively participates in other operational functions as necessary, including but not limited to event setup and execution, attending all scheduled events and meetings, assisting during outside or special events, etc.
- Teach pickleball clinics and classes
- All other duties as assigned by management
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
