Events / Ops Team Member - Cedar Point Sports Center

sportadvisory; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Cedar Point Sports Center in Sandusky, OH is seeking an Events / Operations Team Member to help convert the facility for concerts, basketball games, banquets, meetings, and family shows while assisting with event preparation and safe, efficient operations.

Responsibilities include setting up and tearing down courts and equipment, maintaining facility gear, and responding to event requests. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and guest service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Flexible work schedule including nights, weekends, holidays and long hours as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain focus in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Must work well with others and provide friendly service to guests.

Responsibilities

• Convert the facility for concerts, basketball, banquets, meetings and family shows.
• Assist with event setup and preparation to run safely and efficiently.
• Set up and tear down basketball courts, staging, risers and related items.
• Assist with daily maintenance and operation of department equipment.
• Respond to radio requests for setup, removal, and repair of equipment.
• Provide courteous service to guests and direct to the appropriate manager.
• Collaborate with team to prepare the facility for events.
• Complete daily tasks and special projects as directed by management.
• Model and enforce facility policies and procedures.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Strong communication

Team player

Detail oriented

Customer service

Job description

EVENTS / OPERATIONS TEAM MEMBER - Cedar Point Sports Center

Sports Facilities Management, LLC

LOCATION: Sandusky, OH

DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS

REPORTS TO: FACILITIES MANAGER

STATUS: PART-TIME

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Cedar Point Sports Center is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Sandusky, OH. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.

Cedar Point Sports Center is a member of The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) and is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.

SFC was awarded national and regional recognition as a Top Workplace in 2022 and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Events Operations Team Member is an active member of the conversion/changeover crew involved in conversion responsibilities and efficient changeovers between events. Duties require converting the facility to concerts, basketball games, banquets, meetings and family shows in addition to assisting with any event-oriented preparation/setup for shows or sporting events to run safely and efficiently.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Converting the facility to concerts, basketball games, banquets, meetings and family shows
• Assisting with any event-oriented preparation/setup for shows or sporting events to run safely and efficiently
• Setup and take down of basketball courts, staging, risers, and other event-related items
• Assist with daily maintenance and upkeep of department equipment such as seating risers, basketball floor and hoops, dressing room furniture, etc.
• Assist during event responding to radio requests for set up, removal, and/or repair of risers and dept. equipment
• Provide courteous and friendly service to all guests and to provide answers and directions as needed
• Have general knowledge regarding program options and facility events
• Be responsive to guest concerns and direct to appropriate manager to resolve
• Responsible for working with a team to convert and prepare the facility for events
• Complete special projects, daily assignments and other duties as directed by management
• Exemplify the facility's policies and procedures to all staff and guests

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, holidays and long hours as needed)
• Consistent and regular attendance is mandatory
• Knowledge of safe and effective use of appropriate cleaning products
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to maintain focus in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Must be detail-oriented and have outstanding organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Ability to remain calm and focused in difficult and stressful situations
• Must be respectful and friendly to our athletes, guests, visitors, spectators, leaders and fellow Team Members
• Must work well with others
• Must take personal initiative for the betterment of the team and facility
• Commitment to the safety and well-being of others

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds
• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors
• Facility has intermittent noise
• Will be required to operate a computer