STATE GAMES SPORTS & OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Work Description

Direct, plan, supervise and evaluate all sport and operational activities involved with the State Games.

Management Responsibilities

Select and train Sport Commissioners to conduct competition of each sport. Develop training session for all Sport Commissioners. Create annual budget format and financial allocations. Develop competition format, rules and regulations, and policies and procedures for each sport. Assess supplies and equipment needs for each sport. Schedule and conduct venue inspections of all sporting venues. Direct sport petitioning process for potential inclusion of new sports into the State games. Supervise scheduling of over 600 volunteers,and vendor bids.

Education & Training

Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Sport Marketing, Sport Management or related field. Master's preferred. Three to five years leadership experience in planning, organizing, and staging sporting events. Demonstrate ability to recruit, supervise, and coordinate large volunteer projects as well as previous experience in departmental planning (financial and personnel).

Salary

$28,000-$32,000

Places of Employment

Amateur Athletics; Collegiate; YMCA; Boys/Girls Clubs; Hotel and Resort; Military; Parks and Recreation

Related Occupation

Amateur Sports Coordinator
Sport Coordinator
Activities Director
Resort Program Director
Recreation Director
Resort Activities Director
Recreation Program Director
Recreation Specialist

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