SPORTS LEAGUE PROGRAM MANAGER - Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater SMP SFM, LLC LOCATION: Albertville, AL DEPARTMENT: SPORTS PROGRAMMING REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF LOCAL PROGRAMMING STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT) ABOUT THE COMPANY: Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Albertville, AL. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth. Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun. SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us. POSITION SUMMARY: The Sports League Program Manager is responsible for all youth and adult sports leagues, sports camps/clinics, summer/school break camps, and additional programming options. This position is responsible for creating a first-class programming experience for all participants, coaches, officials, and spectators across all our offerings. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: • Directly align with the venue's Mission Statement and Core Values • Develop and execute all aspects of sports leagues and camp programming • Provide effective training, workflow structure, and leadership for the Sports Programming Coordinator, Sports Administrative Coordinator, and Sports Coordinator roles • Develop and effectively manage program budgets • Hire, train, develop, and schedule all Scorekeepers and Camp Counselors • Effectively manage all aspects of the program/camp registration process • Effectively manage the uniform selection and distribution process for all youth sports leagues • Create an efficient purchasing/registration experience for all programming customers • Assist with managing the venue-wide schedule • Continuously developing programming that targets various markets ranging from corporate, group, adult, youth, family, and special interest groups; maximizing utilization and positive impact within our community • Track and report programming attendance data on a weekly and monthly basis • Use stakeholder feedback to implement programming improvement initiatives • Effectively collaborate with the Marketing Team to support their programming/camp campaign efforts • Execute all programming league and post-season play scheduling; create a fair and competitive playing experience for all participants • Effective oversight of the scheduling of all officials for all leagues • Serve as MOD during all scheduled shifts • Other duties as assigned by the leader THE IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS: • Bachelor's degree in recreation or sports management or related field is preferred • 3-5 years in sports programming is preferred • Proven success in generating community interests and involvement through sports programming • Proven experience in the successful scheduling and programming of multiple sporting events at one location during the same timeframe • Experience and success in customer service and programming administration • Action-oriented personality with a 'get it done' attitude and proficiency for efficiency • Proven ability to evaluate team member performance based on established standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Must have proven track record of developing, marketing, and selling recreational programs • Must have experience in programming setup & execution operations • Must have knowledge of recreational/facility management software programs • Must have excellent interpersonal and problem-solving negotiating skills • Must be a team player • Must have verbal and written communications skills • Must have excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. • Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, holidays, and long hours) • Must possess current CPR/AED/First Aid certification or must be willing to obtain them within 90 days of hire WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high • May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop or bend • Will be required to operate a computer • Facility has intermittent noise