Logo
United Sports

Events Manager

United Sports, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, United States

Save Job

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Responsibilities

Operational Leadership: Manage and lead the daily operations of tournaments, leagues, and events within the Field Hockey, Lacrosse and Tournament divisions.

Staff Management: Recruit, hire, schedule, and supervise event staff, part-time employees, and athletic trainers to ensure effective event execution.

Officials Coordination: Work closely with assignors to schedule and confirm officials for all events, leagues, and tournaments.

Financial Management: Conduct post-event reconciliations including accounts receivable, payroll, and 1099 processing. Monitor and manage event and league budgets to control expenses.

Communications: Develop and distribute all pre-event, mid-event, and post-event communications to teams, participants, officials, and staff.

Scheduling & Logistics: Create and manage tournament and league schedules, including adjustments and edits as needed for smooth operations.

Vendor Relations: Source and manage vendors to ensure the highest quality and best pricing for awards, apparel, and event services.

Event Rentals: Manage and coordinate partner and large-scale event rentals for on-site events, maintaining strong client relationships.

Cross-Departmental Support: Collaborate with other departments and contribute to company initiatives or projects as needed.

Quality Assurance: Ensure all events uphold company standards of professionalism, safety, and customer service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Event Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

3–5 years of experience in sports event management or related operational leadership role.

Proven experience managing staff, scheduling, and large-scale events.

Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Proficient in event management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules.

Proficient in Tourney Machine and League Apps for event management.

Must have excellent customer relations skills and leadership capability.

Ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at United Sports by 2x

Get notified about new Event Manager jobs in

Downingtown, PA .

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

#J-18808-Ljbffr