Youth Sports Coordinator

Minnesota Timberwolves•Minneapolis, MN

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

The primary focus of this position is to develop, activate, and execute youth sports experiences along with supporting the overall daily functions of the Youth Sports and Group Events department.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
Ability to establish effective client and interdepartmental relationships, manage multiple client contacts and projects, and drive business.
Able to interface with colleagues, senior executives, and clients effectively and personably, recognizing the need to adjust communication style accordingly to the audience.
Ability to tactfully handle and resolve issues and follow up accordingly.
Computer skills required: experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) is preferred.
Knowledge of CRM is strongly preferred.
Able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
Ability to work well on a team and independently.
Ability to manage specific processes and tasks in the department under supervision.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one (1) years of similar experience preferred.
Experience working in the business side of a professional, minor league or college team is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service by creating unique touch points, promptly responding to requests or communications, and establishing a dynamic relationship with all customers.
Coordinate the execution of youth sports events and experiences, from booking to day of activation, working closely with Youth Sports sales executives, Group Events Director, internal stakeholders and Target Center staff.
Support Group Events department by coordinating special events and Fan Experience programs by working with the Director of Group Events, event reps, clients, and/or other Timberwolves/Lynx and Target Center staff.
Be on-site contact for all Youth Sports initiatives including pregame court time sessions, dark day events, and all other pertaining events.
Support the Youth Sports administrative tasks including but not limited to scheduling referees, assisting with client ticketing needs, and coordinating the event schedule for all pertinent parties.
Work closely with the Group Events Director to develop organization’s Youth Sports event plans including process and timelines, as well as managing internal and external communication.
Assist Director of Group Events in administrative tasks such as coordination of large projects.