• Job Description

  Req#: 721712919

  Eastern Sports Management is currently accepting applications for a Senior Sports Program Director to lead and manage the Hagerstown Field House sports leagues (including leagues, youth programs, tournaments, open gyms, and rentals). The Senior Sports Program Director works closely with other directors and supervises departmental staff while reporting to the General Manager.

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Make key programming decisions regarding sports leagues for both youth and adults.
  • Organize and execute all facets of assigned programs, including ideation, scheduling, marketing, registration, policies and procedures, staffing, execution, and evaluation.
  • Recruit, manage, supervise, and evaluate staff members such as league coordinators, scorekeepers, and marshals.
  • Work with referee assignors to ensure all leagues are properly officiated.
  • Create game schedules that adhere to various team needs while offering the best competitive environment.
  • Build customer relationships (with coaches, players, etc.) for continued sales and retention and leverage league relationships to benefit other parts of the business (such as tournaments and facility rentals).
  • Respond to all customer-related matters while delivering exceptional service.
  • Work with vendors (i.e., awards, t-shirts, etc.) to ensure best pricing and quality.
  • Order and manage program supplies while adhering to budget.
  • Monitor league sales forecasts, prepare data reports, and manage the financial resources of assigned programs.
  • Facilitate other recreation programs, such as drop-in play and open gyms, and actively research new programs and activities to maximize court inventory and revenue.
  • Supervise specific Program Directors and assist with the strategy, direction, and performance of those programs.
  • Collaborate with other department heads to ensure the smooth operation of leagues and programs.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Management, Physical Education, Sport Management, Sport Administration, or other related field
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience developing, implementing, scheduling, and evaluating varied sports recreation programs
  • Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Creative thinker with a history of applying innovation in programming.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build relationships.
  • Ability to manage programs across multiple sports and to diverse populations.
  • Prior experience with DaySmart is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace is required.

  Physical Demands

  • Standing: Frequently (33-66%)
  • Sitting: Frequently (33-66%)
  • Walking/Running: Constantly (>66%)
  • Bending/stooping: Occasionally (
  • Reaching/twisting: Occasionally (
  • Lifting/pushing/pulling: Frequently (up to 50 lbs) (33-66%)
  • Hearing: Constantly (>66%)
  • Talking/shouting: Constantly (>66%)
  • Seeing: Constantly(>66%)

  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  Work Environment

  The Senior Sports Program Director is normally indoors in a temperature and humidity-controlled environment. Exposure to outside weather conditions may occur occasionally. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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