Event Operations Lead

The Utah Royals FC, Real Salt Lake (RSL), and RSL Training Academy are dedicated to the growth and success of soccer in Utah. The Utah Royals FC is committed to empowerment, while RSL represents the state with pride and fosters a winning culture. The RSL Training Academy nurtures young athletes and instills values of discipline and teamwork. Together, they are committed to inspiring the soccer culture of Utah and creating lasting impressions one winning experience at a time.

SUMMARY

The Zions Bank Real Academy Event Operations Lead will help manage and implement, operate, and complete stadium and facility events. Events will include but will not be limited to large stadium events, camps, and other RSL and Royal team events. Additional responsibilities include oversight of Parking Staff, Event Coordinators, and Interns. Accountability is to the Senior Director of Events.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Manage large-scale events, part-time staff, and all vendors for each of their events assigned by Sr. Director of Events.
• Executes MLS Next games, Academy games, and RSL and Royal team schedules with other team/special events.
• Acquire business and execute events for third parties (i.e., corporate outings).
• Ensure client’s and league requirements are met while working closely with the Director of Operations, Ticketing, and RSL team side staff.
• Manage the service contractors to include security, medical, parking, etc. This will include billing and reporting.
• Assist in developing bid documents, requests for proposals, event estimates, and sales efforts as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years of experience in event implementation.
• 2 years managing and leading part-time staff
• Excellent people skills including verbal and written communications.
• Ability to exercise good judgement related to sensitive information and events.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and prioritize responsibilities and work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends to accommodate the team’s schedule and events.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to pass a background check and become Safe Sport Certified.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Preference will be given to individuals with experience managing professional or collegiate sporting events.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The job requires regularly lifting/pushing up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting/pushing more than 50 pounds or exerting heavy force, in a wide disparity or environmental conditions. The job involves standing, stooping, bending, lifting, pushing, typing, etc.

Real Salt Lake provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and Real Salt Lake reserves the right to do so at any time. Employees shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.