What are the responsibilities and job description for the Events Manager position at United Sports?
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
RESPONSIBILITIES
·Operational Leadership: Manage and lead the daily operations of tournaments, leagues, and events within the Field Hockey, Lacrosse and Tournament divisions.
·Operational Leadership: Manage and lead the daily operations of tournaments, leagues, and events within the Field Hockey, Lacrosse and Tournament divisions.
·Staff Management: Recruit, hire, schedule, and supervise event staff, part-time employees, and athletic trainers to ensure effective event execution.
·Officials Coordination: Work closely with assignors to schedule and confirm officials for all events, leagues, and tournaments.
·Financial Management: Conduct post-event reconciliations including accounts receivable, payroll, and 1099 processing. Monitor and manage event and league budgets to control expenses.
·Communications: Develop and distribute all pre-event, mid-event, and post-event communications to teams, participants, officials, and staff.
·Scheduling & Logistics: Create and manage tournament and league schedules, including adjustments and edits as needed for smooth operations.
·Vendor Relations: Source and manage vendors to ensure the highest quality and best pricing for awards, apparel, and event services.
·Event Rentals: Manage and coordinate partner and large-scale event rentals for on-site events, maintaining strong client relationships.
·Cross-Departmental Support: Collaborate with other departments and contribute to company initiatives or projects as needed.
·Quality Assurance: Ensure all events uphold company standards of professionalism, safety, and customer service.
REQUIREMENTS
· Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Event Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
· 3–5 years of experience in sports event management or related operational leadership role.
· Proven experience managing staff, scheduling, and large-scale events.
· Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
· Proficient in event management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
· Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules.
· Proficient in Tourney Machine and League Apps for event management
· Must have excellent customer relations skills and leadership capability.
· Ability to work under pressure.
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000