Crossplex Sports Events Manager

Description:

Individuals working as Crossplex Sports Events Managers within the Merit System are responsible for sourcing/canvassing new sporting events for all three venues within the Birmingham Crossplex. They create bid presentation packages and are responsible for securing vendors through the RFP (Request for Proposal) process. Employees in this job class work to create, negotiate and execute event agreements between event stakeholders and the City of Birmingham/Birmingham Crossplex. They also provide all deliverables required for event operations in conjunction with event stakeholders. Work is evaluated by the success of the operation of the facility and is subject to general review by the Director.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Prepares, monitors, and administers departmental or organizational budget by reviewing spending trends, expenditure reports, analyzing financial data and ensuring expenditures are within annual budgetary limits.
• Procures and/or manages inventory (i.e., supplies and equipment) to ensure the products and services are available to meet the operational needs of each department.
• Monitors the proper maintenance and upkeep of sports facilities by regularly performing visual inspections, updating records and reports, and performing other routine maintenance activities according to established standards and procedures.
• Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.
• Manages various sporting events at the Crossplex facility using established standards, policies, and procedures to set up and prepare for specific events, to test equipment (e.g., timing system, event computers), to assign staff to needed positions and tasks, and to troubleshoot operational problems during the events (e.g., officiating standards, rule enforcement, safety standards).
• Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.