What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports League Commissioner position at LUG Sports Group?
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A STARTING A CAREER IN THE SPORTS INDUSTRY!?! - JOIN OUR TEAM
For many years, the only option for athletes to continue playing sports while at college was to play for their school's varsity/club teams, or join a poorly organized and over policed recreational leagues. LUG was created to provide a better way for student athletes to play casual or competitive sports while at university and college. Joined with our current overaged (OA) leagues for people aged 22 , LUG is the best 3 letter league to help you Keep the Dream Alive and feel like a pro no matter your age or skill level!
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
LUG is looking for a Sports League Commissioner to lead and support the growth of our Sports Leagues. We are looking for people who are passionate about sports...whether it's a game of Hockey, Baseball, Pickleball, or Football. Our Sports League Commissioners are the leaders of their division and support league operations, team growth, and deliver exceptional customer service.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This isn’t your everyday part-time job. On the LUG Team, you’ll be working closely with students, interest groups, facilities, officials, influencers, and your community to plan the ultimate sports league experience. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their entrepreneurial, organizational, marketing and sales skills within in a fast-paced environment.
HOW YOU’LL DO IT:
- Recruit players and teams through networking, cold emailing, social media messaging, and face to face meetings
- Support league operations and the delivery of exceptional league experiences
- Set up and tear down LUG equipment and marketing materials at games
- Support game operations on location including game start and end times, rule enforcement, and safe game play
- Build up the LUG community at facilities with players, fans, officials, and facility staff
- Lead on site social media including recording videos and photos and posting to social media, tagging players.
- Ensure the facility is clean at the end of the shift
- Solidify and grow existing LUG traditions such as all star games, awards nights, and merchandise hand outs.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Knowledgeable of the rules of various sports such as hockey, softball, football etc.
- Experience working as part of team, or leading teams, projects, or events
- Strong communicator who is extremely organized
- Friendly, open and approachable
- Access to a car is a plus
PERKS & BENEFITS:
- $16-$25 per hour based on experience
- Bonuses based on performance
- Free product from LUG and our sponsors
- Discounted season fees for LUG Sports
- Member of the LUG Management Alumni Network
- Fast track to Full Time opportunities with the LUG corporate office
EXPECTATIONS / WEEKLY REQUIREMENTS
- 1-3 hours per week of paid independent remote support work (messaging, social media etc.)
- 2-4 hours per week of shift work hourly paid hourly
- Hours will vary based of number of teams in league and period of season
Salary : $16 - $25