Gwinnett Braves - Group Sales Coordinator

Submit Your Resume to:
bravesjobs@braves.com

Club Contact:
Sue Gerten
755 Hank Aaron Dr
Atlanta, GA 30315
Tel: 404-614-1425
Atlanta Braves
Job Description:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: • In addition to generating revenue through telesales, Associate will sell group tickets, as well as other ticket products through face-to-face meetings with businesses, communities, and other organizations and build long standing relationships. • Achieve and exceed monthly and annual revenue goals. • Secure outside and inside sales appointments each week. • Generate prospective customers through cold calls, networking, attending community activities, and obtaining referrals from existing clients. • Work Gwinnett Braves home games, as well as team and community events for the purpose of maximizing sales opportunities. • Service the needs of existing accounts and provide excellent customer service. • Handle additional sales and marketing objectives as assigned by the Corporate and Group Sales Manager.
Job Requirements:

The ideal candidate will possess the following: • Bachelors degree in Business or sports related field • 1-2 years prior sales experience • 1-2 years customer service experience • Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) • Must be a team player, who cares about the team’s work and success • Proactive, organized and detail oriented person who can prioritize and follow through with minimal supervision • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks • An understanding and appreciation for diverse cultures and an ability to work effectively and relate well with individuals of diverse backgrounds and all levels within the company • Self motivated individual with high degree of responsibility, sense of urgency and accountability • Customer service focused – both external and internal • Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to manage schedule to achieve daily and weekly goals for calls, appointments, and sales • Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint) proficiency • Ability to work long hours, weekends, holidays, and overtime in all types of weather conditions The Gwinnett Braves are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Durham Bulls - Sales

Baseball Account Executive

Salary: depends on experience

Start Date: April 22, 2010

Submit Your Resume to:

Club Contact:
Human Resources
409 Blackwell Street
Durham, NC 27701
Tel: 919-890-6009
Durham Bulls
Job Description:

Outside salesperson needed to be responsible for generating new sponsorship business and maintaining current accounts for the Durham Bulls Baseball Club. Individual will provide ongoing account management, client service, and assist with client fulfillment and hospitality as needed. The successful candidate must be a highly motivated self-starter who is able to communicate effectively through both written and oral presentations; have a positive attitude with a strong work ethic.
Job Requirements:

Should have sports marketing experience, understanding of retail marketing/promotions, radio/television advertising and internet research skills. A background in special event management and/or sales as well as previous experience in either sports marketing or broadcast media; computer literacy, particularly with MS Office are preferred. Must be able to work evenings and weekends as necessary. A college degree, three years of successful sales experience, and a pre-employment drug screening are required. All candidates must apply online at www.cbc-raleigh.com. EOE M/F All Capitol Broadcasting Company properties are tobacco free.

Huntsville Stars - Summer Internship

Salary: $0 (Team provides Housing, Utilities, Furniture and Commissions on (in-game vending sales)

Start Date: Immediately, but no later than May 15th

Submit Your Resume to:
babs@huntsvillestars.com

Club Contact:
Babs Rogers
3125 Leeman Ferry Road
Huntsville, AL 35801
Tel: (256) 882-2562
Huntsville Stars
Job Description:

The team is adding five interns to the staff. The individuals must be disciplined, self-motivated, goal oriented and working towards a career in sports management/business. Individuals must have good communication skills and be able/willing to work long hours on game days & nights. Intern will receive free housing & utilities. Individual must be available thru the end of the season (Labor Day).
Job Requirements:

Applicants should be working towards a career in sports management, sports marketing or a similar field. An ability to work with little or no supervision is a must. Applicant must be honest, sincere, dedicated and goal oriented.

Recreation Supervisor (BS & 5 years)

Recreation Supervisor
City of Davenport, Iowa
(posted April 5, 2010)

Position: under direction performs work of considerable difficulty planning, organizing, and administering recreation programs and activities for various ages for a large recreation center offering ice and turf related sports. Performs work of considerable difficulty supervising and organizing the maintenance, environment and security of city buildings, grounds and facility; and performs related work as required.

Duties-examples: supervises, coordinates, directs, and monitors staff activities to ensure prompt, courteous, and accurate responses are provided to customers. Selects and trains assigned staff, ensuring equal employment opportunity in hiring. Monitors efficiency and quality efforts of personnel and provides training and coaching support. Ensures adherence to departmental policies, procedures, and practices. Creates and maintains a positive, respectful work environment for staff. Interacts with diverse levels of internal and external personnel to develop and maintain effective communication to resolve issues and inquiries. Performs special projects and miscellaneous duties as assigned. Leverage marketing and sales opportunities in the immediate area and the region postulating the myriad programs and amenities on offer through the department. Track attendance at the events, and generate demographic profiles to accentuate the efforts state above. Document the success/failure through all means necessary and remedy the problems. Make presentations for the department across the city and general area. Work closely with all staff, attending meetings, seeking input on policies and guidelines prior to implementation, and being cognizant of deadlines and budgetary constraints. Plans, organizes, develops, administers, and evaluates ice and turf programs and activities. Supervises, assigns, directs, and assists personnel in performing mechancial, plumbing, electrical, environmental and structureal preventative maintenance checks/services and/or repairs to buildings, grounds, structures, and associated equipment; provides training on procedures and equipment used; monitors quality and progress of work; orders supplies and parts as needed; conducts performance evaluations. Conducts inspections of facilities, grounds, structures and associated equipment. Supervises the implementation of security procedures to ensure the proper protection of facilities and property. Supervises the care of grounds, parking areas and sidewalks; makes recommendations for, prepares plans for, and supervises repair or modification work done by internal personnel and outside contractors; monitors quality and progress of work. Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor, within the scope of the position.

Qualifications: requires a Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation, Sports Management, or Facility Management, or closely related field and five years increasingly responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience, with a multi-sport, revenue making indoor facility. Must be available to work a flexible work schedule including nights and weekends.

Salary: $45,475.04 to $59,660.64 annually

Deadline: April 18, 2010

Application: may be obtained and filed online at www.cityofdavenportiowa.com/hr or 226 W. 4th Street, Davenport, IA 52801

Northbrook Park District

Job Title: Assistant Manager of Athletics & Aquatics
Closing Date: 04/05/2010
Agency: Northbrook Park District
Website: www.nbparks.org
Salary: $49,211 - $61,514
Posted Date: 03/10/2010
Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation or related field from an accredited university, five years experience in recreation and aquatic programming and knowledge of youth athletic affiliate organizations required. Professional Certification and prior supervision of FT staff is desired but not required.
Duties: Plans, directs and evaluates aquatic operations at two outdoor pools and recreation programming including youth athletics, adult athletics, general recreation and some special events. Supervises four full-time staff (year-round) and over 100 part-time staff (summer).
Address: 1730 Pfingsten Road
City, State Zip: Northbrook, IL 60062
Contact: Eileen Loftus, Sports Center Manager
Phone: 847-291-2993
Contact Email: eloftus@nbparks.org

Barlett Park District Summer/Fall Internship

I.Special thanks to Courtney Suffredin for remembering her Alma Matter and passing this opportunity along to our students. Courtney got her BS from our program and is currently completing her MS in our online program. Thanks Courtney!

II. JOB SUMMARY
The intern will work under the Intern Coordinator and be exposed to all facets of the District including: Recreation Programming, Parks, Administration, Finance, Facility Management, Special Events, and Public Relations. The intern will be expected to work a flexible schedule including nighttime and weekend hours, as well as holidays. Other responsibilities will include: promotions and marketing, budgeting, office work, maintenance as well as a wide variety of assigned duties, special projects, and day-to-day tasks.

III. QUALIFICATIONS
A. A current student of an accredited university pursuing a degree in
recreation administration, leisure studies, sports management or related field.
B. Have completed the necessary requirements with their respective college or university to be eligible.

IV. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Essential Functions

1. Gain knowledge and understanding of Park District policies and procedures and see that they are adhered to at all times.

2. Promote programs within the community verbally (public appearance, radio, TV), in writing (news releases, brochure, flyers), and visually (poster, sign boards, photos), as often as necessary to be effective.

3. Maintain inter-department communication both verbal and written.

4. Maintain current accurate records pertaining to all programs, projects and assigned responsibilities.

5. Submit reports, on a timely basis, as required by the Intern Coordinator.

6. To perform all tasks and complete all assigned projects.

7. Evaluate program content through observation, past/current attendance records, and participant and instructor comments.

8. Determine specific goals and objectives relating to the internship experience.

9. To be a good example and representative of the Bartlett Park District.

10. Perform any other duties related to the internship experience as required by the Intern Coordinator

Fountain Hills, AZ (Public Recreation) Internship

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Town of Fountain Hills
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16705 East Avenue of the Fountains - Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268 - (480) 816-5100
PARKS AND RECREATION INTERNS
DATES & STIPEND:
Fall 2010 ~ September 13, - December 2, 2010 (12 weeks, UNPAID)
Spring 2011 ~ January 18 – April 7, 2011 (12 weeks, UNPAID)
CLOSING DATES:
Fall 2010 ~ June 17, 2010
Spring 2011 ~ October 14, 2010
THE OPPORTUNITY:
A challenging position working with a variety of parks and recreation programs. Assists Recreation Coordinators in planning, coordinating and operating recreation programs for a variety of populations. Programs include, but are not inclusive to, the following: pre-school programs, teen programs, sports programs, outdoor programs and special events. Projects will be mutually agreed upon to provide a diversity of experience.
SUPERVISION:
Reports to the Supervisor of Recreation.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Requires minimum completion of junior year in Leisure Studies or Recreation Administration. Previous recreation experience or volunteer experience helpful. Experience with MS Office a plus. Must have valid driver's license for at least two years.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
Applicants whose experience and training are most closely suited to the needs of the Town will be selected for interviews. Criteria will be based on knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to the position. Resume, cover letter, and Town application are required and should be mailed to:
Recruitment
Internship Recruitment
Attn: Parks and Recreation
Attn: Parks and Recreation Department
P.O. Box 17958, Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
CONTACT:
Bryan Hughes, Supervisor of Recreation
Phone: (480) 816-5135
Fax: (480) 837-3999
E-mail: bhughes@fh.az.gov
Website: www.fh.az.gov
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Fountain Hills is a community of 24,000, located 30 miles northeast of Phoenix, Arizona. It is home of the World Famous Fountain. The Town is bordered by a 20,000-acre County Park, the Tonto National Forest, and a nearby 1,300-acre lake. Parks and Recreation programs are a high priority in the community.