Operations Coordinator - McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park

Sports Facilities Management, LLC

LOCATION: Chicago, IL

DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS

REPORTS TO: OPERATIONS MANAGER

STATUS: SEASONAL FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Chicago, 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.

McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park 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 Operations Coordinator will be responsible for a variety of duties dependent upon the need for the day while providing participants with a quality program experience. The coordinator will work closely with the individual leaders of each program as well as other internal departments in order to successfully accomplish these responsibilities.

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

• Assist the Operations Manager with the development and execution of the facility's ice programs, camps, leagues, and tournaments
• Manage ongoing facility schedules
• Assist with the development of programming to target various markets ranging from corporate, group, adult, youth, family, and special interest groups
• Track and report weekly programs and attendance
• Oversee all aspects of programs and special activities
• Supervise, train, manage and motivate team members
• Actively participates in other operational functions as necessary, including but not limited to event setup and execution, attending all scheduled events and meetings, assisting other departments during outside or special events, etc.
• Assist with assignments of appropriate changeover personnel to accurately and efficiently set-up and tear down events
• Complete special projects, daily assignments and other duties as directed by the Operations Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have proven track record of developing, marketing, and selling recreation and training programs
• Must have knowledge of audio and visual programming and development
• Must have excellent interpersonal and problem-solving negotiating skills
• Must be a team player
• Must have verbal and written communications skills
• Must have excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Must be able to work flexible schedules including weekends, nights and holidays
• Must possess current CPR/FIRST AID certifications or must be willing to obtain them within a specified period of time
• A bachelor's degree in recreation sports management or related field with 3-5 years appropriate experience preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time indoors or outdoors
• Will be required to operate a computer
• Facility has intermittent noise