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Sports Event Manager
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Lauderdale Co Agriculture Ctr Authority
Florence, AL (In Person)
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Job Description
LAUDERDALE COUNTY AGRICULTURE CENTER AUTHORITY
is seeking to fill the following position for its Multipurpose Complex scheduled to open in September of 2027 on Hwy 72, Florence Blvd, Florence, AL 35634POSITION:
Sports Event Manager - Full TimeCLOSING DATE
Until FilledPAY/BENEFITS
Negotiable based on qualifications and experiencePOSITION SUMMARY
To promote the Multipurpose Complex destination as a premier sports tourism and athletic events location booking a diversity of sporting events and tournaments with the primary responsibility of booking events, coordinating event management, and generating revenuePRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
- Research, recruit, schedule and book a diversity of sporting and athletic events, 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, timelines, advertising, and purchasing channels for event tickets
- Work with event personnel to plan transportation routes/lodging locations for eventgoers, staff, and event/tournament participants/users
- Manage business development and event budget
- Oversee hiring, assignment, scheduling, and payment of event personnel necessary for event/ tournament management
- Coordinate with emergency management, security staff and other personnel to provide 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 modified
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
- 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 and businesses in Alabama, the surrounding region, and the nation that have the need 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 experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Organization, communication, problem solving collaboration, networking, and service skills
- Able to work flexible work schedule (nights, weekends, holidays, long hours)
- Experience in contract negotiations, sporting/athletics event/tournament creation and planning, and sports/athletics administration preferred Mail resume to: Lauderdale County Agriculture Event Center P.