Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Major League Baseball is looking for a Coordinator, Athletic Sales & Operations in the Sales & Athletics department to assist with day-to-day oversight and coordination of all athletic events taking place at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex (JRTC). The Coordinator, Athletic Sales & Operations assists with the development, sales, and operation of JRTC-owned youth tournaments and assists with sales and business development among amateur and professional athletic organizations. Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Coordinator, Athletic Sales & Operations in oversight of all athletic events at the JRTC, including but not limited to baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, football, and rugby
• Assist with the development, sales, and coordination of all JRTC-owned youth tournaments
• Help oversee the day-to-day on-field operations of the JRTC College Spring Invitational and High School Spring Training programs
• Act as a liaison between the Sales & Athletics department and onsite clients
• Hire, onboard, schedule, and supervise scorekeepers
• Assist with coordination of Spring "taxi squad" umpires including onboarding, transportation, scheduling, and payroll
• Research and compile mailing/email blast lists of coaches, managers, athletic department personnel, and other such contacts for distributing sales collateral materials for athletic events
• Collaborate with

MLB/JRTC

tech team to ensure baseball technology systems such as Trackman, Hawkeye, and Yakkertech are functioning properly and scheduled for client needs

• Serve as a liaison between JRTC and its live streaming provider to provide superior guest service and schedules
• Assist the Senior Coordinator, Athletic Sales & Operations with sales outreach including phone calls to amateur, high school, collegiate, and professional athletic organizations
• Serve as a liaison to the Major League Baseball (MLB) baseball and softball development and youth programs staff, performing any duties assigned by them
• Communicate athletic event information to Event Planning department for use on function sheets
• Create and manage all athletic events on League Apps to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Properly handle any on-field incidents that occur, fill out incident report forms, and report to management
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Coordinator, Athletic Sales & Operations Qualifications & Skills
• The preferred candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Communications, Sports Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience and education
• The preferred candidate will have 1-3 years of experience working in athletic operations
• Candidate must be a professional self-starter who will work as a team player and will also be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to manage one's own time and the time of others; supervisory experience of at least 1 year preferred
• Proficient knowledge of the game of baseball
• Experience working in professional or amateur baseball preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate confidently and effectively with all levels of stakeholders
• Ability to remain calm and make reasonable decisions under pressure
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Ability to work irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Possession of a valid Driver's License and excellent driving record
• Ability to use typical office equipment
• Ability to lift boxes and equipment on occasion up to 50 pounds
• Ability to pull tarp when necessary Top MLB Perks & Benefits
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• Company Matched 401(k) Plan
• Paid Sick/Time Off and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Training & Development Programs
• Discounts on MLB and JRTC merchandise
• Access to special events at JRTC
• JRTC Employee & Family appreciation events The Jackie Robinson Training Complex (JRTC), operated by Major League Baseball (MLB) located in Vero Beach, Florida, serves as a year-round hub for amateur development initiatives and events designed to diversify and strengthen the talent pipelines of baseball and softball.

We are the permanent home to several signature youth-focused events and programs, such as the Nike RBI World Series and the Hank Aaron Invitational, which teach players how to succeed on and off the field. The historic facility, formerly known as Dodgertown, was renamed Jackie Robinson Training Complex in honor of its trailblazing namesake.

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