Coordinator, Athletic Sales & Operations

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Vero Beach (FL); In loco; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Disability benefits

Employee assistance programs

Descrizione del lavoro

Major League Baseball is seeking a driven Athletic Events Coordinator at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, FL. This role supports day‑to‑day operations, develops youth tournaments, and coordinates athletic events with MLB/JRTC teams.

Ideal candidates will have strong baseball knowledge, excellent communication, and proven ability to manage multiple tasks, including scheduling, onboarding staff, and coordinating with suppliers.

Competenze

• Must be a professional self-starter who can work in a team or independently.
• Effective time management and organizational skills are required.
• Strong knowledge of baseball and ability to communicate with stakeholders.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and make quick, reasonable decisions.
• Proficiency with MS Office and standard office equipment.

Mansioni

• Assist in oversight and coordination of athletic events at JRTC.
• Support development, sales, and coordination of youth tournaments.
• Liaise between Sales & Athletics, onsite clients, and MLB/JRTC teams.
• Hire, onboard, schedule, and supervise scorekeepers and umpires.
• Coordinate Spring events, event planning, and scheduling using League Apps.
• Communicate event details to Event Planning and ensure proper reporting.

Conoscenze

Self-motivation

Time management

Baseball knowledge

Communication skills

Composure under pressure

Analytical thinking

MS Office Suite

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Strumenti

MS Office Suite

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Based at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex (JRTC), this role sits within Major League Baseball's Sales & Athletics department and assists with day-to-day oversight and coordination of all athletic events held at the complex. The role supports the development, sales, and operation of JRTC-owned youth tournaments and assists with sales and business development among amateur and professional athletic organisations. The coordinator works under the Senior Coordinator, Athletic Sales & Operations and liaises with onsite clients, MLB/JRTC technology teams, streaming providers, and MLB baseball and softball development and youth programmes staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Coordinator, Athletic Sales & Operations in oversight of all athletic events at the JRTC, including 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 programmes.
• 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 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 the 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 organisations.
• Serve as a liaison to the MLB baseball and softball development and youth programmes 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, fill out incident report forms, and report to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Coordinator, Athletic Sales & Operations.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Must be a professional self-starter who works as a team player and can also work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must have the ability to manage one's own time and the time of others.
• Must have proficient knowledge of the game of baseball.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate confidently and effectively with all levels of stakeholders.
• Must have the ability to remain calm and make reasonable decisions under pressure.
• Must have the ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Must be proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Must be able to work irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must possess a valid Driver's Licence and an excellent driving record.
• Must be able to use typical office equipment.
• Must be able to lift boxes and equipment on occasion up to 50 pounds.
• Must have the ability to pull tarp when necessary.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Communications, Sports Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience and education.
• 1-3 years of experience working in athletic operations.
• Supervisory experience of at least 1 year.
• Experience working in professional or amateur baseball.

Workplace

Jackie Robinson Training Complex (JRTC), Vero Beach, Florida

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company Matched 401(k) Plan.
• Paid sick/time off and holidays.
• Parental leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Life and accidental death insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Training and development programmes.
• Discounts on MLB and JRTC merchandise.
• Access to special events at JRTC.
• JRTC Employee and Family appreciation events.

About the Company

Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism, and employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first.