Lead Event Operations Assistant

Position: Lead Event Operations Assistant

Location: Commerce City, CO

Job : 445

# of Openings: 1

Job Title: Lead Event Operations Assistant

Department: Event Development & Operations

Business Unit: KSE

Reports To: Sr. Director, Event Development & Operations

Employment Type: Variable Hour – Hourly– Non-Exempt

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winner comm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and Sky Cam.

Lead Event Operations Assistant is a part‑time, variable hour position that will coordinate and assist with event operations and event development for special events at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Park field complex and parking lots surrounding the stadium as well as private event spaces inside the stadium. This position will also act as the Lead field supervisor by monitoring all regular sports activities on the fields.

Need to be available to work on weeknights, weekends, and some holidays. A majority of the events fall during our open grass season from April to mid‑October with limited events from mid‑October to March.

• Coordinates event operations including practices, leagues, tournaments, and other events
• Organizes set‑up and logistics for field events, private events, special events, leagues, trainings, etc.
• Assists Stadium Operations during Colorado Rapids home games/concerts/International Games/etc with event set up, management, and tear down
• Monitors patron actions to ensure all DSGP policies, procedures, and standards are met and upheld
• Responds to and properly addresses incidents/accidents and implements DSGP procedures
• Provides Event Organizers and patrons with accessibility and customer service
• Works with management and other staff to assist in day‑to‑day operations of Fields Complex, Private Events, Special Events, leagues, trainings, etc.
• Assists with the creation and development of new events and business
• Acts as the Manager On Duty of the fields complex
• Assists in the on‑site training of new staff members

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Ability to work for several hours in a variety of weather conditions
• Ability to work a varied schedule to include numerous nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of two years customer service experience
• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
• Experience in the Event Operations Assistant role
• Two (2) years customer service experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, co‑workers, clients, and patrons
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks
• Interest or experience in sports or events
• General proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

• Base hourly $23.50/hour

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.