Director of Baseball-Cocoa Expo Sports Center

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Job Summary

DIRECTOR OF BASEBALL

Sports Facilities Management, LLC- Cocoa Expo Sports Center

LOCATION:                           Cocoa Beach, FL

DEPARTMENT:                     OPERATIONS

REPORTS TO:                      GENERAL MANAGER

STATUS:                                FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Sports Facilities Management, LLC ("SFM") and its affiliated company Sports Facilities Advisory, LLC ("SFA") (www.sportadvisory.com) are the leading resource for those seeking to plan, manage, and optimize sports, recreation, event, and entertainment centers. SFM is engaged to manage the day-to-day operations of world-class, community-focused sports and recreation centers, sports tourism and event-focused sports and recreation destinations, and sports and entertainment complexes throughout the world. Joining the SFA and SFM family is a commitment to join us in our mission to improve the health and economic vitality of the communities we serve. Collectively, our facilities have hosted more than 50 million visits in the past several years, and our portfolio is growing rapidly. 

The Cocoa Expo Sports Center is a world-class complex with a rich history. The former training complex to the Houston Astros and Miami Marlins was the site for the first ever Miami Marlin major league baseball game. Having undergone almost $40 million in renovation and expansion in 2012, the Cocoa Expo Sports Center boasts well manicured fields, indoor skills training space, an extensive dormitory complex, first-class strength training and a full-service stadium.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Baseball will be responsible for the development, implementation, and revenue generation of the facility's baseball program.

PRE-OPENING TASKS

• Participates in planning/strategic meetings when requested
• Implements Baseball program marketing plan and strategy
• Participates in local/regional PR campaign
• Develops Baseball program schedule
• Integrates Baseball league information into facility management software
• Oversees the development of all Baseball program curriculum
• Forecasts all Baseball program revenue
• Generates pre-opening Baseball program sales
• Purchases Baseball equipment
• Participates in the acquisition and training of Baseball program staff
• Leads Baseball program alliance development efforts
• Participates in all grand opening events

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

• Creating baseball programs (leagues, camps, clinics, etc.)
• Marketing and promoting all baseball programs
• Updating and maintaining all baseball information on website, social media, and marketing materials in the facility
• Developing relationships with appropriate baseball clubs and organizations
• Driving constant growth of baseball programs
• Overseeing baseball leagues and tournaments including scheduling, standings team/player roster management, rule development, registration, and collections
• Purchasing and maintaining baseball equipment
• Managing all baseball staff
• Developing and managing umpire program
• Evaluating and improving program
• Complete any other special projects and daily assignments as directed by the General Manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management or related field with 3-5 years' appropriate experience required
• Experience coaching/teaching both youth and adult sports
• Must have proven track record of developing, marketing, and selling recreation 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 a flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, holidays and long hours)
• Must possess current CPR/FIRST AID certifications or must be willing to obtain them within a specified period of time

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