Sports & Entertainment Director

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to provide direction and management for program and operational oversight of assigned facilities. The work responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and executing large-scale sports and entertainment events, ensuring optimal facility use, budget management, contract negotiations, and risk management. The role requires strategic oversight of venue operations, budget management, contract negotiations, risk management, and the development of partnerships with key stakeholders, including event organizers, sponsors, and community groups, while fostering community engagement, developing partnerships, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations, while enhancing the city’s reputation as a premier event destination.

The position reports to the Director of Parks & Recreation.

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Sports Management, Hospitality Management, Public Administration, Facility Management, or a related field, and five (5) years of experience in event management, facility operations, sports venue management, or business development. Experience overseeing large-scale public events and multi-purpose venues is preferred. An MBA or relevant advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., Certified Venue Executive, Certified Sports Event Executive, Facility Management Professional, Certified Property Manager) is a plus.

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Qualifying education, training, and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Ability to work irregular hours for overseeing city events, work indoors and outdoors during all types of weather conditions, to walk, stand, and/or maneuver around facilities for long periods.