Event Experience Lead

DICK'S Sporting Goods; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK’S Sporting Goods is seeking an Events Coordinator to help plan and execute in-store and community events. You will partner with the Community Leadership team to manage budgets, staffing, and logistics, ensuring a safe, high-energy experience for athletes and customers.

You’ll develop Run of Show documents, coordinate entertainment, and maintain event spaces and equipment. Prior event planning and customer service experience preferred; High School Diploma required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years experience
• At least 2 years of customer service experience preferred.
• Previous experience in event planning experience, a mix of profit & non-profit experience is ideal

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning all DSG-led events, including cost planning, ROI analysis, staffing coverage, internal and external communication, event day-of execution (setup to tear down) and ensuring all appropriate event waiver needs are in 100% compliance.
• Become an expert on all event space capabilities; provide information on event space configurations and capacities and recommend the most effective set up for the event type based on event space availability.
• Work with Community & Events Manager to ensure events are within budget. Work together to identify opportunities for efficiencies and cost savings on all events.
• Create event documentation to include: Run of Show, Event Recaps, Emergency Information card and Rental Agreements.
• Oversee the event experience and guide our athletes to have fun and participate safely.
• Leads and monitors reservations scheduling tool.
• Manage the needs of Field events, assisting with hiring referees, equipment maintenance, field/ice rink maintenance, (if applicable).
• Coordinate event entertainment, including music selection, guest speakers, etc.
• Maintain cleanliness/maintenance & equipment needs for store events.
• Build relationships with local schools, community organizations, sports leagues, home school organizations, and vendors for event partnership.
• Work with the Community Team to bring clinics, camps, and afterschool programming to the store.
• Create sales opportunities for future events during client liaisons and events.
• Attend, monitor, and gather feedback from events to ensure athlete satisfaction.
• Provide a high-touch, innovative experience for all seasonal programming.

Skills

Customer service

Event planning

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

DICK’S Sporting Goods is seeking an Events Coordinator to help plan and execute in-store and community events. You will partner with the Community Leadership team to manage budgets, staffing, and logistics, ensuring a safe, high-energy experience for athletes and customers.

You’ll develop Run of Show documents, coordinate entertainment, and maintain event spaces and equipment. Prior event planning and customer service experience preferred; High School Diploma required.