Sports Director

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION APPLY ON THE EASTERN SPORTS MANAGEMENT CAREER PORTAL AT:

https://secure4.saashr.com/ta/6161610.careers?ApplyToJob=671395649

TAKE IT TO THE HOUSE!

The Fredericksburg Field House opened its doors in the fall of 2005. We offer leagues, camps, classes, clinics, and tournaments for youth and adults in soccer, flag football, volleyball, basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, corn hole, and other social sports. We also host birthday and team parties, corporate events, and other organized activities. The Fredericksburg Field House stands at 75,000 square feet and has 2 large turf fields (soccer and field hockey), 1 small turf field, 3 regulation volleyball courts, 1 basketball court, multiple party rooms, and an indoor batting cage. Our guests are encouraged to visit our fully stocked kitchen and concessions stand and lounge. We have up to 6 free-standing bounce houses for children of ages up to 12 years of age. For entertainment, we have 4 flat screen TV’s in the lounge and other TV’s throughout the building. For the best indoor sports - TAKE IT TO THE HOUSE!

The Fredericksburg Field House is currently accepting applications for Sports Director. The Sports Director is responsible for league management including but not limited to scheduling, team formation, marketing and promotion of leagues and seasons as well as assisting in sponsored events. The Sports Director also is expected to develop new sports offerings based on current market trends.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the internal sports program
• Create and adjust league, tournament, and event schedules
• Secure referees, trainers, and other personnel for all events and programs
• Maintain schedule of fields and courts necessary for programs and events
• Ensure that fields and playing surfaces are suitable for use by guests and initiate corrective action when needed
• Ensure payments are properly recorded
• Lead and manage league and event staff
• Provide quality guest service to guests
• Develop strategies to expand market share
• Correspond with prospective groups
• Manage department property and replenish as necessary
• Ensure all accidents/injuries (guest or employee) are documented in accordance with current company policies
• Perform duties of Manager-on-Duty as required
• Ensure all department documents are up-to-date in accordance with company policy and/or other compliance requirements
• Analyze customer data to meet current and future guest needs and/or requirements
• Other tasks as directed by the General Manager

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge in multiple sports/interests for future expansions and developments of leagues
• Ability to think quickly rationally in times of emergency to prevent further problems
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at once
• Ability to prioritize to meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate with affiliated guests by phone, e-mail and/or in person
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and nights when necessary
• Ability to enforce league and company policies and procedures
• Ability to understand, learn, and utilize various league and company software
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents in English
• Ability to write department correspondence in English
• Ability to perform mathematical computations required for management of the department
• Ability to de-escalate highly emotionally charged situations and lead parties to acceptable solutions
• Proficiency in Google Suite is preferred
• Proficiency in league management software is preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• Standing: Frequently (>33 <66%)
• Sitting: Frequently (>33 <66%)
• Kneeling: Rarely (<10%)
• Walking/Running: Constantly (>66%)
• Bending/stooping: Occasionally (<33%)
• Reaching/twisting: Occasionally (<33%)
• Lifting/pushing/pulling: Occasionally (lifting up to 50 lbs with/without assistance, push/pull up to 100lbs using wheeled devices) (<33%)
• Hearing: Constantly (>66%)
• Talking/shouting: Constantly (>66%)
• Seeing: Constantly (>66%)

Work Environment:

The Sports Director normally works in a temperature and humidity-controlled environment. Occasional exposure to ambient weather conditions is required. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

EOE - Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

The Fredericksburg Field House, managed by Eastern Sports Management, is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment background check required. Pre-employment job assessment may be required.

Due to the volume of applicants, please do not call to check on your status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Fredericksburg, VA 22408: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person