Recreational Program Manager - Nicholasville Community Center

The Sports Facilities Advisory & Management; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholasville Community Center (NJCC SFM, LLC) seeks a Sport League Program Manager to oversee sport and non-sport programs, leagues, tournaments, and after-school activities in Nicholasville, KY. This role partners with Operations, Marketing, and coaches to deliver engaging programs and meaningful community impact.

The ideal candidate drives program development, manages budgets, and leads staff with a focus on growth, safety, and exceptional service; weekend events and flexible scheduling are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management or related field with 3–5 years experience requested.
• Experience coaching/teaching youth and adult sports.
• Proven track record developing, marketing, and selling recreation programs.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication; strong problem solving and negotiating abilities.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint; ability to work flexible schedules.
• CPR/First Aid certifications or willingness to obtain them within a specified period.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and execute the facility's sport programs, camps, leagues, and tournaments.
• Lend support to other Operations Directors and Coaches.
• Manage ongoing facility schedule.
• Develop programming to target markets including corporate, group, adult/youth/family, and special interest groups.
• Develop and manage program budgets.
• Create and develop sales initiatives and goals for leagues, tournaments, and events.
• Generate sales through networking and strategic alliances; track weekly totals.
• Oversee all aspects of programs and activities; coordinate with third-party partners.
• Hire, train, supervise, and motivate staff.
• Participate in other operational tasks and events as needed; serve as MOD on weekends.

Skills

Coaching/Teaching

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

SPORT LEAGUE PROGRAM MANAGER - Nicholasville Community Center

NJCC SFM, LLC

LOCATION: Nicholasville, KY

DEPARTMENT: PROGRAMMING

REPORTS TO: OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Nicholasville Community Center is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Nicholasville, KY. 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.

Nicholasville Community Center is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC 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 has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace 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 Manager will oversee the organization and running of the facility's sports and non-sports programs, including leagues, tournaments, after-school programs, and any other programs held. The Manager will work closely with the individual leaders of each program as well as other internal departments (Operations, Marketing, etc.) to successfully accomplish these responsibilities.

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

• Plan, develop, and execute the facility's sport programs, camps, leagues, and tournaments
• Lend support to other Operations Directors and Coaches
• Manage ongoing facility schedule
• Develop programming to target various markets ranging from corporate, group, adult/youth/family, and special interest groups
• Develop and manage program budgets
• Create and develop sales initiatives and goals for leagues, tournaments, special events, etc.
• Generate sales through networking, building relationships, and creating strategic alliances
• Track and report weekly sales totals
• Oversee all aspects of programs and special activities
• Work with third-party partners to maximize revenue and attract events
• Hire, train, manage, and motivate staff
• Actively participates in other operational functions as necessary, including but not limited to event setup and execution, attending all scheduled events and meetings, assisting other departments during outside or special events, etc.
• Serve as MOD on weekends or during events
• Additional tasks assigned by management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience coaching/teaching both youth and adult sports
• Must have proven track record of developing, marketing, and selling recreation and training programs
• Must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and negotiating skills
• Must be a team player
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Must be able to work flexible schedules including weekends, nights, and holidays
• Must possess current CPR/FIRST AID certifications or must be willing to obtain them within a specified period
• A bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management or related field with 3-5 years appropriate experience required

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high
• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop, or bend
• Will be required to operate a computer
• Facility has intermittent noise