Director of Sports Events & Programs

Jerseydigs; Edison, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus in Middlesex County (NJ) is a premier sports, recreation and entertainment district; we seek an Events Director to oversee tournaments, leagues, and local programs. You will manage bookings, staffing, and scheduling, coordinating with internal teams and rights holders to ensure smooth operations and memorable experiences.

The ideal candidate has a track record in developing and selling sports programs, strong budgeting and leadership skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in recreation sports

Qualifications

• Proven track record of developing, marketing, and selling recreational and competitive sports programs.
• Experience with program setup, execution, and operational management.
• Proficiency in recreational/facility management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe.
• Experience coaching and teaching both youth and adult sports.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and oversee the facility’s sport programs, camps, leagues, tournaments, and local programming events.
• Manage the ongoing facility schedule and coordinate program/camp registration processes.
• Develop programming for diverse markets, including corporate, group, adult, youth, family, and special-interest audiences.
• Develop and manage program and sporting event budgets.
• Create and execute sales initiatives for leagues, tournaments, camps, and special events through networking, relationship building, and strategic alliances.
• Track and report weekly sales, attendance, and event participation data to appropriate team members.
• Support hiring, training, and direct oversight of sports programming, camp, and local event staff.
• Use stakeholder feedback and program performance data to implement improvements and maximize utilization.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Operations to ensure effective campaign support, consistent processes, and accurate program information.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for programming, camps, sports, and local events while helping ensure service standards across the customer experience.
• Serve as Manager-on-Duty (MOD) during scheduled shifts.
• All other duties as instructed by Management

Skills

Program development

Event management

Budgeting

Microsoft Office

CPR/First Aid

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in recreation sports management or related field

Tools

Recreational/facility management software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Nexus in Middlesex County (NJ) is a premier sports, recreation and entertainment district; we seek an Events Director to oversee tournaments, leagues, and local programs. You will manage bookings, staffing, and scheduling, coordinating with internal teams and rights holders to ensure smooth operations and memorable experiences.

The ideal candidate has a track record in developing and selling sports programs, strong budgeting and leadership skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in recreation sports