JH/HS Athletic Event (Site) Manager - Winter

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a Junior High/High School Athletic Event (Site) Manager for winter events. The role focuses on providing a safe, well-organized event for student athletes and attendees, under HS Administration guidance at athletic events.

The incumbent will handle setup, crowd control, staff coordination, emergency response, and post-event tear-down, ensuring equipment and facilities are secured.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication.
• Ability to work positively with students, parents, and community members.
• Knowledge of district regulations and guidelines for events.
• Ability to lift, move, and set up event equipment.
• Knowledge or ability to learn sound system and scoreboards.
• Ability to collaborate with coaches, officials and administrators for safety.

Responsibilities

• Check gym/field set-up and ensure the game area is ready for play.
• Assist with set up of athletic fields/game areas per building administrator.
• Welcome officials and guide them to facilities as needed.
• Greet visiting coaches and administrators.
• Monitor and manage fans; keep crowded areas orderly and safe.
• Be visible to event participants and assist in emergencies.
• Escort opposing teams to locker rooms during half time and secure areas.
• Keep aisles/exits clear and enforce district guidelines.
• Provide first aid and call emergency personnel when needed.
• Help tear down fields/game areas and secure equipment.
• Lock unused offices/locker rooms and return borrowed items.

Skills

Communication skills

Community relations

Regulations knowledge

Event setup/teardown

Safety leadership

Job description

JH/HS Athletic Event (Site) Manager - Winter JobID: 529

TITLE: Junior High/High School Athletic Event (Site) Manager

CLASSIFICATION: Certified

REPORTS TO: High School Athletic Director

PURPOSE STATEMENT: The JH/HS Athletic Event/Site Manager will help to provide a safe, well organized event for student athletes and event attendees and to provide support as directed by the HS Administration at athletic events.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties and other duties as assigned:

• Check on gym/field set-up and assure that the game area is ready for play
• Assist with set up of athletic fields/game areas per the direction of the building administrator.
• Welcome the officials and if necessary show them where they can change or what room they can use during half time.
• Greet the visiting coaches and administrators.
• Monitor and assist in the management of fans. Assure that fans are in appropriate areas and that they are respectful to the facilities and others at the event.
• Be visible to event participants.
• During half time, escort the opposing team to and from their locker room/designated changing area. Make sure the area is locked when not in use.
• Keep aisles and exits clear and unblocked.
• Enforce district regulations and guidelines for the contest being played.
• In the event of emergency and in the absence of the building administrator, do what is necessary to ensure the safety of all participants and spectators.
• Provide first aid and make sound judgment regarding calling emergency personnel in the event of injury.
• Assist with tear-down of athletic fields/game areas per the direction of the building administrator.
• Assure that all equipment related to the event is put away and secured.
• Assure that all offices, locker rooms; and other areas not necessary to the event are locked. Only restrooms should be unlocked during the contest.
• Return all borrowed keys, radios, or cell phones to the office and make sure the office is locked.
• Assure that ticket sellers and ticket takers are in place
• If directed, assist sales staff with ticket/gate reconciliation
• If directed, be responsible for gate and concessions deposits

JOB REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a positive way with students, parents, and community members.
• Knowledge of district regulations and guidelines for each event.
• Ability to lift, move, and set-up event equipment.
• Knowledge or ability to learn how to set up and use sound system and scoreboards.
• Ability to work with coaches, officials and administrators to ensure a safe environment for participants and spectators.
• Ability to provide leadership that assures student and spectator safety in emergency situations.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Game managers will work in a variety of outdoor settings or a gymnasium depending upon the event. Must be willing to work outdoors in inclement weather; may be required to lift, carry equipment, walk, and stand for prolonged periods; may be exposed to high noise levels and childhood diseases; and may experience a multitude of demands and changing priorities with frequent interruptions. Experience working with students and community at athletic events preferred.

Individuals hired for this position perform additional duties as assigned.