Event Programming Lead

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK'S Sporting Goods is seeking an Events Coordinator to assist in planning and executing DSG-led events, collaborating with the Community Leadership team. You will handle cost planning, staffing, and on-site execution to deliver a safe, high-energy experience for athletes and attendees.

You will learn event space capabilities, manage budgets, and build partnerships with local schools and vendors to create engaging programming.

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 with cost planning, ROI analysis, staffing coverage and event day-of execution.
• Become an expert on event space capabilities; provide configurations info and recommend setups based on availability.
• Work with Community & Events Manager to ensure events are within budget.
• Identify opportunities for efficiencies and cost savings on all events.
• Create event documentation: Run of Show, Event Recaps, Emergency Information card and Rental Agreements.
• Oversee the event experience and guide athletes to participate safely.
• Lead and monitor reservations scheduling tool.
• Coordinate event entertainment, music, guest speakers, etc.
• Build relationships with local schools, community organizations, sports leagues and vendors for partnerships.
• Bring clinics, camps, and afterschool programming to the store.

Skills

Customer service

Event planning

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in planning all DSG-led events, in collaboration with Community Leadership team, 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.
• Maintain all Field equipment and other programmable spaces for proper use and cleanliness.
• Must safely and effectively remove snow from ice surface and surrounding areas to maintain a safe and clean environment for our athletes (if applicable).
• Work with store management to offer sales and operations support when needed.
• Adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures related to safety, loss prevention and standard operating procedures, as well as to laws and guidelines of external governing entities.
• Understand and follow all ice rink policies and procedures in the training by Magic Ice (if applicable).
• Ensure proper operation of all ice venue special events, open skating and holiday promotions (if applicable).
• Sharpen rental and athlete skates as needed (if applicable). Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Ensure all events are staffed and well communicated to teammates while level setting expectations of Athlete engagement and activation execution.
• Assist with training teammates on Company procedures and programs; this includes new teammate training and cross-training current teammates.
• Train and mentor new hires by sharing experience, knowledge, and best practices. Share timely feedback on projects, tasks, and deliverables (on the job training). Provide outstanding teammate training and coaching to deliver on the store vision and experience.

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 & amp; non-profit experience is ideal

ACHIEVING SUCCESS AT DICK’S SPORTING GOODS Everything we do is focused on helping athletes achieve their dreams. Accomplishing this takes a team of people committed to being their best. That means learning, growing, advancing and exploring new experiences. Advancing in our career is much like a climbing wall; it isn't always a vertical path. Climbers plan their path, make moves in every direction and reach further. Whatever direction you want to explore, we encourage you to be brave, curious and hungry for new experiences. We are the athletes, the coaches, the energy in the stands, and the fans that fill them. The referees that call the games and the neighbor that can’t wait until the next one. The sports enthusiasts that wake up and strive to reach our personal best. We are DICK’S Sporting Goods – a community united by our passion for sport, standing together in our pursuit of our best. What we bring to the game is what we believe will change it. By upholding the values that strengthen our performance, fosters collaboration, and ignites our desire to win, we actively demonstrate the impact and change we inspire when we work as one.