We're Hiring - Home Game Manager

New York Gridlock Ultimate; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Gridlock Ultimate (NYGL) is seeking a Home Game Manager to oversee all NYGL home game event operations, coordinating with owners, media, and coaching staff to ensure smooth game days.

The role requires strong organization, clear communication, and the ability to manage volunteers, logistics, and on-site needs, with a focus on executing plans for game day success.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented and collaborative in approach.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong planning abilities.
• Comfortable handling ambiguity in a fluid environment.
• Reliable and trustworthy with responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Plans and organizes all home games and coordinates with owners.
• Communicates game day planning with the owners and coaching staff.
• Oversees merch and money management for home games.
• Arranges staff/volunteer assignments and on-site logistics.
• Coordinates pregame/halftime performers and game day finances.
• Reports game day financials to owners within 24 hours.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Event coordination

Job description

New York Gridlock Ultimate (NYGL) is the first professional ultimate frisbee team for women and gender-expansive athletes in New York City. We are a participating team in the Premier Ultimate League. Our mission is to achieve competitive excellence on the field and equity in the sport of ultimate by increasing accessibility to and visibility of women ultimate players. We achieve this by providing high-quality competition, leadership experiences, and community partnerships.

Position Description

The NYGL Home Game Manager will oversee all aspects of home game event operations for the team. The Manager works directly with and for the owners. The Manager will also collaborate with the media and communications staff to ensure everyone has the information to carry out their NYGL games and events responsibilities successfully.

We strongly encourage people of color and gender-expansive people to apply. New York Gridlock Ultimate is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes people of all identities to join our team.

Core Responsibilities

Plans and organizes all NYGL home games (Friday, May 19th + Saturday, June 3rd)

Communicates game day planning with the owners and coaching staff

Assists owners and coaching staff with tasks as necessary

Home Game Responsibilities

Conducts a site visit to each venue and establishes communication with the on-site point person to clarify what they are providing and what NYGL will need to supply (e.g., PA, power, tables, chairs, coolers, water, ice)

Merchandise sales and tracking - establish pricing and create a tracking system

Field set up of sponsorship obligations for the team and the PUL

Arranges and oversee volunteer/staff task assignments (venue set up and break down, ticket sales, merchandise sales, PA Announcer, set ‘port a field, crowd activation, etc.)

Arranges and communicate with performers for pregame/half-time

Sets up games day financials (pre and post-game)

2 money boxes for each home game with necessary cash for sales (small bills)

Create and complete money intake sheets for ticketing and merchandise sales for each home game. Marked with starting cash and ending amounts.

Reports game day financials to Owners within 24hrs of a game.

Requirements

Team-oriented, collaborative, and culturally aligned with the NYGL team mission

Highly organized with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to deal with ambiguity and anticipate needs in a fluid working environment

Exercises good judgment and decision making

Internally motivated and trustworthy

Preferred Qualifications

Spanish speaking

Familiarity with the PUL rules and operations manual