What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Event Manager position at Lauderdale County Agriculture Center?
LAUDERDALE COUNTY AGRICULTURECENTER AUTHORITYis seeking to fill the following position for its Multipurpose Complex scheduled toopen in Summer of 2026 on Highway 72, Florence Blvd, Florence, AL 35634POSITION : Sports Event Manager – Full TimeCLOSING DATE : Until FilledPAY / BENEFITS : Negotiable Based on Qualifications / ExperiencePOSITION SUMMARY : To promote the Multipurpose Complex destination as a premier sportstourism and athletic events location booking a diversity of sporting events and tournamentswith the primary responsibility of booking events, coordinating event management, andgenerating revenue.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE :
- Research, recruit, schedule and book a diversity of sporting and athleticevents, such as tournaments, to maximize facility usage
- Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate all facets of the sports event / tournament
- Maintain and coordinate master calendar of sports events / tournaments / activities
- Negotiate license agreements and certificates of insurance
- Conduct and communicate pre and post event planning meetings
- Oversee facility / equipment set-up and break-down and cleanup activities
- Responsible for communication of event details, time-lines, advertising, andpurchasing channels for event tickets
- Work with event personnel to plan transportation routes / lodging locations forevent goers, staff, and event / tournament participants / users
- Manage business development and event budget
- Oversee hiring, assignment, scheduling, and payment of event personnelnecessary for event / tournament management
- Coordinate with emergency management, security staff and other personnel toprovide coverage at events and assist with crowd control and troubleshoot
- Serve as manager on duty for sporting events and tournaments
- Perform other related duties as assigned or modifiedPREFERRED EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION / SKILLS :
- Experience in youth / amateur sports / athletics
- Experience working with sports facilities destinations and venues, convention &visitors bureaus, sports commission, and / or event management organization
- Knowledge in database for prospective events owners / providers andbusinesses in Alabama, the surrounding region, and the nation that have theneed for space at the Multipurpose Complex
- Bachelor’s degree in sports administration or hospitality, sports management,recreation, event planning or event management, or other closely related field
- 5 years appropriate experienceMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
- Organization, communication, problem solving collaboration, networking, andservice skills
- Able to work flexible work schedule (nights, weekends, holidays, long hours)
- Experience in contract negotiations, sporting / athletics event / tournamentcreation and planning, and sports / athletics administration preferred.Submit resume to : Lauderdale County Agriculture Event CenterP.O. Box 249, Florence, AL 35661Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted