Reds Youth Academy Operations Manager

Department: Reds Community Fund

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Reports To: Director, Reds Youth Academy

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Manages daily operations of the Reds Youth Academy and oversees the execution of all logistics for any usage of Youth Academy including but not limited to tournaments, games, rentals, meetings, outreach initiatives, and events. Responsible for hiring and managing interns associated with Youth Academy operations. Employees are expected to follow all Cincinnati Reds policies and procedures, serve as positive role models, and manage their workload effectively.

This includes demonstrating flexibility, prioritizing tasks efficiently, and meeting departmental productivity standards.

• Education: Associate degree in Business or relevant field
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in events or facilities operations and logistics
• Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, etc.)
• Skills: Ability to work well with staff and interact professionally with guests.
• Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills
• Skills: Professional written and verbal communication

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business or relevant field
• Experience: 3+ years of experience as a lead administrator or in an operations role
• Experience: Previous experience working within professional baseball or softball
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, etc.)
• Skills: Strong attention to detail
• Skills: Problem solving – ability to think quickly to resolve conflicts or unexpected challenges
• Skills: Adaptability – quickly adjusting to shifting priorities and new tasks

• Oversee all Reds Youth Academy scheduling, including tournaments, games, rentals, meetings, outreach initiatives, and events – 20%
• Manage all communications associated with Youth Academy operations, including inter-departmental work orders, meeting requests, etc. – 20%
• Manage the details associated with Youth Academy operations with external partners, such as Cincinnati Police Department, Cincinnati Public Schools, Cincinnati Recreation Commission, and others – 15%
• Assist with day‑to‑day oversight of the intern program and deployment – 10%
• Manage all Reds Youth Academy data entry and reporting – 10%
• Assist with various outreach events, such as Community Makeover, RBI Signing Day, Coaches Clinics, etc. – 10%
• Assist with communication with outreach program participants and families – 5%
• Attend other Community Fund and community events and activities as needed – 5%
• Other duties as assigned – 5%

This role reports directly to the Reds Youth Academy Director.

Next Role: Director, Reds Youth Academy or other facilities leadership role

• Revenue generation and business development
• Operational leadership and facility management
• Program strategy and execution
• Cross functional coordination

• Occasionally required to sit
• Use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear
• Light lifting/carrying to assist with event preparation
• May be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Willing to conduct business during non‑traditional hours, utilizing games and events (including evenings and weekends) to interact with clients and prospects

The Cincinnati Reds are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Cincinnati Reds to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, age, military or veteran status, disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.