The Sports Facilities Companies
Event Coordinator - Legends Event Center
The Sports Facilities Companies, Bryan, Texas, United States, 77808
EVENT COORDINATOR - Legends Event Center
Sports Facilities Management, LLC
LOCATION:
Bryan, TX
DEPARTMENT: EVENTS | BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
REPORTS TO: EVENTS MANAGER
STATUS: FULL-TIME (HOURLY/NON-EXEMPT)
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Legends Event Center is a multipurpose indoor family sports and entertainment facility located in Bryan, TX. Legends Event Center will draw events from throughout Texas expanding into the southwest region. This facility will encompass numerous amenities including 8 Basketball courts that convert to 16 volleyball courts, meeting & hospitality areas, a full arcade, and e-gaming center. Legends Event Center is a member of the SF Network, the Nation's largest and fastest growing network of sports facilities and is operated by the industry-leader in outsourced operations, The Sports Facilities Companies.
The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) are the Nation's leading resources for the management and development of sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. As a turn-key solution for community leaders and developers alike, SFC services span the gamut of sports and recreation needs from sports tourism & recreation master planning, program planning, and feasibility through professional facility management services. Our 30+ managed venues and 1500+ team members, represented by the SF Network, welcome more than 25 million guest visits and produce over $250 million in economic impact each year.
SFC was awarded national and regional recognition as a Top Workplace by Tampa Bay Business Journal 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 Event Coordinator is a key position responsible for assisting the Director of Sports and the Events Manager and Director of Business Development in creating and executing new events, meetings and parties. The Event Coordinator is responsible for relationships with clients, as well as, contacts within the market in order to meet or exceed revenue goals. In addition, you will execute all needs of the event operations and guest services team, professionally represent the LEC at all events and community functions and act as a team player with all departments.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
Create, plan, and execute and evaluate new and existing events, meetings and parties
Qualify sales opportunities through inquiries and prospecting to maximize revenue potential
Coordinate the organization and communication for the facility's special events, meetings and parties
Manage ongoing facility schedule for special events, meetings and parties
Serve as MOD for special events, meetings and tournaments
Assist with supervision, training, and management of event and guest services team members
Track and report weekly events, meetings, parties attendance
Successfully manage and execute events in a fast-paced environment
Achieve sales goals by keeping abreast of budgeted revenue goals and assist in developing plans and actions to generate business
Provide support to the managers, as well as, the administrative team with phone support, creating correspondences, and providing backup support
Create and maintain reports, as needed, to assist with the sales effort
All additional duties assigned by the Events Manager and Director of Business Development
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
At least 1 year of experience in an event or sports-related field
Degree in sports management preferred
Must have experience in facility operations and event/tournament management
Experience coaching/teaching both youth and adult sports
Excellent customer service skills and experience dealing with event personnel
Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and creative publishing tools relevant to the application
Must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving and negotiating skills
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to work a flexible work schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays
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
Will be required to operate a computer
Facility has intermittent noise
Must be able to work in an environment with varying temperatures
Sports Facilities Management, LLC
LOCATION:
Bryan, TX
DEPARTMENT: EVENTS | BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
REPORTS TO: EVENTS MANAGER
STATUS: FULL-TIME (HOURLY/NON-EXEMPT)
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Legends Event Center is a multipurpose indoor family sports and entertainment facility located in Bryan, TX. Legends Event Center will draw events from throughout Texas expanding into the southwest region. This facility will encompass numerous amenities including 8 Basketball courts that convert to 16 volleyball courts, meeting & hospitality areas, a full arcade, and e-gaming center. Legends Event Center is a member of the SF Network, the Nation's largest and fastest growing network of sports facilities and is operated by the industry-leader in outsourced operations, The Sports Facilities Companies.
The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) are the Nation's leading resources for the management and development of sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. As a turn-key solution for community leaders and developers alike, SFC services span the gamut of sports and recreation needs from sports tourism & recreation master planning, program planning, and feasibility through professional facility management services. Our 30+ managed venues and 1500+ team members, represented by the SF Network, welcome more than 25 million guest visits and produce over $250 million in economic impact each year.
SFC was awarded national and regional recognition as a Top Workplace by Tampa Bay Business Journal 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 Event Coordinator is a key position responsible for assisting the Director of Sports and the Events Manager and Director of Business Development in creating and executing new events, meetings and parties. The Event Coordinator is responsible for relationships with clients, as well as, contacts within the market in order to meet or exceed revenue goals. In addition, you will execute all needs of the event operations and guest services team, professionally represent the LEC at all events and community functions and act as a team player with all departments.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
Create, plan, and execute and evaluate new and existing events, meetings and parties
Qualify sales opportunities through inquiries and prospecting to maximize revenue potential
Coordinate the organization and communication for the facility's special events, meetings and parties
Manage ongoing facility schedule for special events, meetings and parties
Serve as MOD for special events, meetings and tournaments
Assist with supervision, training, and management of event and guest services team members
Track and report weekly events, meetings, parties attendance
Successfully manage and execute events in a fast-paced environment
Achieve sales goals by keeping abreast of budgeted revenue goals and assist in developing plans and actions to generate business
Provide support to the managers, as well as, the administrative team with phone support, creating correspondences, and providing backup support
Create and maintain reports, as needed, to assist with the sales effort
All additional duties assigned by the Events Manager and Director of Business Development
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
At least 1 year of experience in an event or sports-related field
Degree in sports management preferred
Must have experience in facility operations and event/tournament management
Experience coaching/teaching both youth and adult sports
Excellent customer service skills and experience dealing with event personnel
Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and creative publishing tools relevant to the application
Must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving and negotiating skills
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to work a flexible work schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays
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
Will be required to operate a computer
Facility has intermittent noise
Must be able to work in an environment with varying temperatures