Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

MARKETING COORDINATOR - SCHEELS Sports Park at Legacy Pointe

Sports Facilities Management, LLC

LOCATION: Springfield, IL

DEPARTMENT: MARKETING

REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER

STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

SCHEELS Sports Park at Legacy Pointe is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Springfield, IL. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.

SCHEELS Sports Park at Legacy Pointe is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.

SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Marketing Coordinator will assist staff in all operations involving communications to teams, parents, and spectators, including social media posts, website development, photography, public relations, media coordination, player interviews, and special events.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Executing the marketing plan and strategic initiatives
• Managing and updating company website(s)
• Content development for digital or print
• Press release writing and media relations activities
• Managing social media business accounts including regular posting and management of content calendar
• Managing facility presence with industry publications, trade shows, and associations
• Preparing and presenting regular reporting on marketing strategy and results
• Build social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. and create on-campus social media campaigns
• Actively engage in photography services for team packages and inclusion on website and social media
• Coordinate with local media outlets on stories, content, etc.
• Conduct interviews with players, coaches, and spectators
• Complete additional tasks as requested by management

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS:

• Proven success in generating awareness through consumer marketing and branding
• A sports-related academic background and/or passion is a plus
• Good communication skills
• Prior work in providing excellent customer service is preferred
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Friendly, caring, and honest
• Willingness to take on leadership opportunities
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to rapid changes

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or advertising; or a minimum of 5+ years' experience in a similar position
• Ability to develop content and write with company voice in mind
• Experience in writing press releases and managing media relationships
• Experience in managing business accounts on a variety of social media platforms including, but not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
• Technologically savvy with skills in using multiple platforms or software for a variety of tasks such as cloud file management or project management
• Advanced knowledge in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Entry level or beginner knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically in InDesign and Illustrator
• Skilled at identifying and creating opportunities or promotions to deliver revenue goals
• Must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving and negotiating skills
• Must be a team player and deadline-driven
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, holidays, and long hours)

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift 30 pounds waist high
• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop, or bend
• Will be required to operate a computer
• Will be required to drive a golf cart
• Facility has intermittent loud noise level

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