Community Sports Programs Manager

The Sports Facilities Companies; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholasville Community Center is seeking a dynamic Sport League Program Manager to lead the facility's programming, including leagues, camps, and tournaments, in Nicholasville, KY. You will collaborate with Operations, Marketing, and other teams to ensure impactful programs and strong revenue through events and partnerships.

The role requires coaching experience, program development skills, strong communication, and the ability to manage budgets and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching/teaching youth and adult sports.
• Proven track record in developing, marketing and selling recreation programs.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and negotiating skills.
• Team player with strong communication abilities.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends, nights and holidays.
• Current CPR/First Aid certifications or willingness to obtain.
• Bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management or related field with 3–5 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and execute the facility's sport programs, camps, leagues, and tournaments.
• Lend support to other Operations Directors and Coaches.
• Manage ongoing facility schedule.
• Develop programming to target various markets including corporate, group, adult/youth/family, and special interest groups.
• Develop and manage program budgets.
• Create and develop sales initiatives and goals for leagues, tournaments, special events, etc.
• Generate sales through networking, building relationships, and creating strategic alliances.
• Track and report weekly sales totals.
• Oversee all aspects of programs and special activities.
• Work with third-party partners to maximize revenue and attract events.
• Hire, train, manage, and motivate staff.
• Actively participates in other operational functions as necessary, including event setup and execution, attending scheduled events and meetings, assisting other departments during outside or special events, etc.
• Serve as MOD on weekends or during events.
• Additional tasks assigned by management.

Skills

Coaching/Teaching

Program development/Marketing

Interpersonal skills/Negotiation

Team player

Verbal and written communication

Flexible scheduling

CPR/First Aid certified

Bachelor degree in related field

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management or related field

Job description

Nicholasville Community Center is seeking a dynamic Sport League Program Manager to lead the facility's programming, including leagues, camps, and tournaments, in Nicholasville, KY. You will collaborate with Operations, Marketing, and other teams to ensure impactful programs and strong revenue through events and partnerships.

The role requires coaching experience, program development skills, strong communication, and the ability to manage budgets and staff.