What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECTOR OF BASKETBALL position at Iron Peak Sports & Events?
Iron Peak Sports & Events, LLC
LOCATION: Hillsborough, NJ
DEPARTMENT: SPORTS
REPORTS TO: SPORTS DIRECTOR
STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Iron Peak Sports & Events is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Hillsborough, 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.
Iron Peak Sports & Events is the epicenter for positivity for our community. Our facility is a celebration of finding out who you are and empowering you to be you best self. At Iron Peak we want you to find camaraderie and a sense of belonging. In addition, we believe in finding joy in unexpected places, and cherishing defeats by making them successes. We are the pinnacle of sports, events, and entertainment.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Sports League & Program Manager will be in charge of the organization and running of the facility's sports and non-sports programs, including leagues, tournaments, after-school programs, and any other programs held. The Manager will work closely with the individual leaders of each program as well as other internal departments (Operations, Marketing, etc.) in order to successfully accomplish these responsibilities.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
- Plan, develop, and execute the facility's sport programs, camps, leagues and tournaments
- Lend support to other Operations Directors and Coaches
- Manage ongoing facility schedule
- Develop programming to target various markets ranging from corporate, group, adult/youth/family, and special interest groups
- Develop and manage program budgets
- Create and develop 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
- Hire, 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 other departments during outside or special events, etc.
- Serve as MOD on weekends or during events
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience coaching/teaching both youth and adult sports
- Must have proven track record of developing, marketing, and selling recreation and training programs
- 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 period of time
- A bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management or related field with 3-5 years appropriate experience required
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
