Sports Events
Sample Jobs – Industry Overview – Job Profiles
Select one of the Sample Jobs and review the qualifications and responsibilities of sport business professionals in Sports Events.
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Executive Director - USA Roller Skating
ROLE: As the Chief Operating Officer (COO), provide leadership, stewardship and guidance in the growth and development of
roller sports through the areas of organizational management, sports administration and fund raising. RESPONSIBILITIES:
Make recommendations for and implement policies and programs set forth by the Board of Directors Manage and monitor
USARS's 5 year strategic plan Prepares and manages the annual budget of approximately 2+ million dollars as approved by
the Board of Directors. Implement, monitor and evaluate USARS's sport management program for four disciplines, including but
not limited to: grassroots, national development and international development through promotion of USARS for the purpose of
soliciting more members and attracting media to publicize the sport. Direct the successful development and management of
USARS marketing programs and events. Supervise preparation, printing and distribution of USARS materials such as rule
books, newsletters, brochures, etc. Ensure effective communications with all USARS's members, volunteers and sponsors.
Hire, terminate, evaluate and manage USARS staff and interns. Develop staff and coordinate with board relative to both
effectively performing their respective duties. Serve as chief liaison to USARS's Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
Also serve as liaison to the U.S. Olympic Committee and other organizations. Serve as USARS's chief spokesperson to the
media and all constituencies. Prepares all requested reports for the Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Signs all
contracts and necessary papers in connection with administrative and legal matters of USARS as approved by the Board of
Directors or Executive Committee when necessary. Maintain an independent and objective position for the organization while
carrying out assigned responsibilities. Qualifications: Bachelors Degree preferred in Sports Management, Business
Administration, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration or other appropriate field. Must be adept at organizational
administration and possess knowledge of finance and marketing. Minimum of ten years business experience with at least three
years experience in executive non-profit or profit management, sports events / programming and financial and organizational
management. Demonstrated abilities in the areas of oral and written communications, personnel management and working with
diverse groups and individuals. Ability to work effectively with a Board of Directors. Skills in the areas of information technology.
SALARY: Commensurate with qualification and experience. USA Roller Skating is currently headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Manager of Service Events - Visa Event and Sponsorship Department}
Visa, proud sponsor of the Olympics, NFL, NASCAR, Visa Triple Crown and Broadway, has an opening in their Event and
Sponsorship Marketing Department for a Hospitality Manager. The candidate will serve as the principal hospitality coordinator
for Visa's sales organization, Member banks and merchants. Responsibility includes facilitating senior management hospitality
programs, managing VIP guest manifests and executing on-site hospitality programs at Visa events. Position requires college
degree with 5+ years experience running major corporate hospitality programs at marquee events. Excellent organizational skills as well as exceptional interpersonal skills.
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Marketing Director Major League Soccer - New York Life Insurance Company
New York Life Insurance Company, a major life insurance company and leader in the financial services industry, is currently
seeking a Sports Marketing Director to assist in the design and implementation of local event sponsorship programs which are
hosted by our agents and managers. Serving as a liaison with Major League Soccer (MLS), the selected candidate will help
develop & direct community based marketing events. This encompasses engineering and implementing creative ways for our
agents & managers to get involved with the MLS sponsorship. Additional responsibilities include assisting with the selection of
promotional materials, & helping to coordinate special events related to MLS sponsorship programs & events. To qualify, you
must be an avid soccer enthusiast, preferably with professional & community-level knowledge of the sport. Impressive sports
marketing/ sports management experience is required, and/or an advanced degree in Marketing. Top-notch communication &
organizational skills are essential, along with the type of creative vision that enables you to implement powerful & effective
marketing programs. Extensive travel (70%) is required. We offer a competitive salary and a flexible benefits package. Please forward your confidential resume with salary history and requirements.
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Event Coordinator - Philips Arena
Incumbents of this position are responsible for coordination aspects of the production for sports and entertainment events,
including but not limited to, planning, organizing and controlling events within the facility as assigned and monitoring the
logistical interfacing of these events, including but not limited to: preparing event outlines and scaled drawings of event areas,
coordinating equipment distribution and event billing, compiling contract and rider requirements and advancing requirements
with promoters and/or artists. The duties will include all event coordination tasks after events are booked through their
conclusion. The successful candidate should have strong organizational, leadership and communication skills, both written and
verbal. This candidate must have three years experience working in an arena or related setting with knowledge of Ticketmaster
system, ticketing and contracts/rider. Must be willing to work long and irregular hours. Salary commensurate with experience.
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Booking Coordinator - Bryan College Station CVB
Manage existing holiday event and coordinate with citizens advisory committee of the Chamber to create and manage two
additional festivals for Bryan/College Station. The goal is to increase visitation to our community and overnight stays in local
hotel/motel facilities. Maintain familiarity with special event venues, planners, associated groups and annual festivals in the
surrounding area. Work with the director and support staff to develop an annual division budget that will adequately fund its
operation. Reports to: Director, CVB. The individual who holds this position needs to have at least two years experience in
festival or special event planning and management, be highly organized and detail oriented and able to create and manage multiple budgets and projects, and communicate effectively, both orally and through the written word.
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Event Operations - Streetball International}
Have you got what it takes to make it in the sports business? Do you want to travel and get into the most exciting industry in
the U.S.? If you are looking for a chance to show your stuff on the ground floor and gain a competitive advantage in the job
market, then Streetball International is where you want to be! Streetball International (SI) is a sports marketing and event
management company that specializes in creating, developing, and implementing integrated marketing programs and is best
known for its Hoop It Up 3-on-3 Tour. Streetball International provides opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and
post-graduate students as well as for those looking to enter into the exciting world of Event Operations. You will gain practical
and meaningful hands-on experience in the sports marketing and event management professions. Streetball International is
currently recruiting for seasonal positions in Event Operations for the following tours: Hoop It Up - Official 3-on-3 basketball tour
of the National Basketball Association, scheduled for 44 cities from March through October. Toyota Golf Skills Challenge
Individual golf skills competition involving 8 different golf shots, scheduled for 23 cities from April through October. NHL
Breakout - Official off-ice hockey tour of the National Hockey League, scheduled for 27 cities from February through October.
MLB Yard Ball - Official grassroots tour of Major League Baseball, scheduled for 15 cities from May through September. Let It
Fly - 4-on-4 flag football tour, scheduled for 15 cities from September through March. Event operations staff are primarily
responsible for set-up, presentation, execution, and breakdown of the events. During the event weekend, additional
responsibilities are assigned in other areas of event administration and fulfillment. Our operations teams take a day or two to
set up the event sites, run the events on weekends, break-down on Sunday night, and head to the next city. Event
management occasionally requires long hours and challenging conditions to pull off the event, but that is how we have made
our reputation at Streetball International. If you fit the bill and can excel here with us or move on in the industry… show us your
stuff. We are looking for people who want to be part of the team, and are enthusiastic, can execute a plan, work with a purpose
to get the job done, work well as a team, have good interpersonal skills, and can handle physical labor. We prefer candidates, who are available for the duration of the tour, so you get the full benefit of the opportunity.
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Staffing Coordinator - SLOC
Major Tasks/Responsibilities: Develop and implement Games operations plans for the Accreditation department. Ensure that
accreditation program needs are met in the procurement and fit out of accreditation centers and accreditation offices at
Olympic venues. Develop and deliver function-specific training for all accreditation staff and volunteers. Liaise with venue-based
personnel to ensure that accreditation policies and procedures are successfully implemented during the Games. Supervise
Venue Accreditation Managers and Production Managers at Accreditation Centers. Facilitate exchange of accurate information
in a timely manner with internal and external customer groups. Proactively manage schedules and budgets. Assist with
recruitment of staff and volunteers; select, train and manage paid staff and volunteers. Plan and implement program at
pre-Olympic test events; assess results and develop action plans as a result. Assist Director of Accreditation as necessary.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Previous major event or Olympic experience preferred. Experience in successfully
managing multiple concurrent cross-functional projects. Demonstrated excellent organizational and project management skills.
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proven job reliability, diligence, dedication and attention to
detail. Self-directed team player who functions well under pressure. Successful supervisory experience strongly recommended.
Second language, experience working in multicultural settings a plus. Full-time position eligible for SLOC employee benefits
package. Qualified candidates should mail or fax their resumes, salary histories, and cover letters explaining their qualifications for the position.
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Public Relations Summer Intern - USRowing
USRowing, the national governing body for rowing in the United States, seeks a summer intern in public relations to work with
the Director of Communications and the Communications Coordinator on a variety of projects. The intern’s primary
responsibilities will be to promote the sport and its athletes to the media, help with the writing and editing of USRowing
magazine and USRowing This Month, help with the production of event press kits and the Olympic Media Guide, help
coordinate media services both on- and off-site for a variety of regattas, and help maintain the athlete and media databases.
Experience in journalism, sports information or a related field is desirable. The applicant should have excellent written and
verbal communications skills, good people skills, strong proof reading ability, and computer skills on Microsoft Word and Aldus
PageMaker. A rowing background is not required but is a plus. The intern will receive a small stipend.
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Production Engineer - USA Wrestling
Summary: Manage and troubleshoot the technical and developmental aspects of USA Wrestling's and the Amateur Wrestling
Alliance's internet presence. Also, assist with the general day-to-day operations of USAW's on-line presence and the
development of new technologies. Coordinate with USA Broadcasting regarding interactive media technologies. Essential
functions: Assist with the strategic planning, marketing and development of the Amateur Wrestling Alliance internet presence.
Maintain and troubleshoot the technical operation of themat.com and the online presence for the AWA. Coordinate production
and maintenance of the site. Perform daily maintenance and upgrades to the site. Serve as main liaison to USAW
Broadcasting, Communications, affiliated organizations, staff and volunteer leadership.
Tools/equipment: Standard Office
Equipment. Conditions: Office environment in multi-story building, Some national travel. Minimum qualifications: Four years
technical web/internet experience, including web server configuration and development, Proficiency in HTML, web development
software, FTP, Telnet, web browsers a must, Experience in Windows NT, UNIX, Solaris, CGI/Pearl, Java, Adobe Photoshop,
Micromedia Flash, Illustrator and/or Freehand, Shock, Flash and JavaScript a plus, Background with MS SQL preferred, Experience with producing video for internet purposes. Position reports to Executive Director.
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Sales Coordinator - The Super Show
The Super Show, the world's largest sports performance & technology event, seeks salesperson w/min 3yrs exp. Promotions &
event sales preferred. Must have excellent communication skills & work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Salary, bonus & benefits pkg.
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