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Jerseydigs lists this Events Director opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Details
Department: Operations
Reports to: General Manager
Status: Full-time (Exempt)
About the Company
Nexus in Middlesex County (NJ) is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment district focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Edison, NJ. 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.
Nexus in Middlesex County (NJ) is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC 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.
Position Summary
The Events Director will oversee the organization and running of the facility’s tournaments, sports and non-sports programs, leagues and any other local events or programs held. They will oversee the booking, setup and organization of the venue’s tournaments, athletic programs including sports camps, clinics, sports specific instruction, and any other programs held. The Events Director will work closely with the individual leaders of each program, rights holders as well as other internal departments in order to successfully accomplish these responsibilities.
Primary Responsibilities
Plan, develop, and oversee the facility’s sport programs, camps, leagues, tournaments, and local programming events
Manage the ongoing facility schedule and coordinate program/camp registration processes
Develop programming for diverse markets, including corporate, group, adult, youth, family, and special-interest audiences
Develop and manage program and sporting event budgets
Create and execute sales initiatives for leagues, tournaments, camps, and special events through networking, relationship building, and strategic alliances
Track and report weekly sales, attendance, and event participation data to appropriate team members
Support hiring, training, and direct oversight of sports programming, camp, and local event staff
Use stakeholder feedback and program performance data to implement improvements and maximize utilization
Collaborate with Marketing and Operations to ensure effective campaign support, consistent processes, and accurate program information
Serve as a primary point of contact for programming, camps, sports, and local events while helping ensure service standards across the customer experience
Serve as Manager-on-Duty (MOD) during scheduled shifts
All other duties as instructed by Management
Minimum Qualifications
Proven track record of developing, marketing, and selling recreational and competitive sports programs
Experience with program setup, execution, and operational management
Proficiency in recreational/facility management software and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours
Current CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe
Experience coaching and teaching both youth and adult sports
The Ideal Candidate Has
Proven success in generating community interests and involvement through sports programming and event planning
Experience in youth and amateur sports as a consumer
Proven experience in the successful scheduling and programming of multiple sporting events at one location during the same time frame
Experience and success in customer service and programming administration
Bachelor’s degree in recreation sports management or related field, or equivalent experience preferred
Action-oriented personality with a ‘get it done’ attitude and proficiency for efficiency
Proven ability to evaluate team member performance based on established standards
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high
May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop or bend
Will be required to operate a computer
Facility has intermittent noise
Travel Requirements
Minimal travel as needed to trade shows, training, conference
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