Events Coordinator - Rocky Top Sports World

Responsibilities

• Provides premier customer service to internal and external customers by responding to requests in a timely and professional manner
• Communicates and coordinates courteously and effectively in a family friendly manner with customers, city/county staff, officials, sponsors, volunteers and other outside organizations
• Represents the facility at organization meetings to promote the facility's events
• Coordinates, directs, and participates in setup and breakdown for all events
• Assist with development of local programming, camps, clinics and special events
• Assist Facilities and Grounds Manager as needed for events
• Assist marketing and business development with promotion of events
• Assists with maintaining and controlling inventory of supplies and/or equipment used for events
• Participate in post-event evaluation for all events to identify opportunities for improvement of future events
• Assist with maintaining consistent records regarding event booking, promotion and performance
• Responsible for retail and merchandise sales
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management, or related field preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in facility or event management, sports administration or a related field preferred
• Working knowledge of multiple sport rules, regulations, and field/court set-up
• 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 willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays required
• Must possess current CPR/FIRST AID certifications or must be willing to obtain them within a specified period of time