We're Hiring - Home Game Manager
Home Game Manager
Competition Season 2023 (April - June)
Hours: 15 hours per event
Compensation: $300 per event
New York Gridlock Ultimate (NYGL) is the first professional ultimate frisbee team for women and gender-expansive athletes in New York City. We are a participating team in the Premier Ultimate League. Our mission is to achieve competitive excellence on the field and equity in the sport of ultimate by increasing accessibility to and visibility of women ultimate players. We achieve this by providing high-quality competition, leadership experiences, and community partnerships.
Position Description
The NYGL Home Game Manager will oversee all aspects of home game event operations for the team. The Manager works directly with and for the owners. The Manager will also collaborate with the media and communications staff to ensure everyone has the information to carry out their NYGL games and events responsibilities successfully.
We strongly encourage people of color and gender-expansive people to apply. New York Gridlock Ultimate is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes people of all identities to join our team.
Core Responsibilities
Plans and organizes all NYGL home games (Friday, May 19th + Saturday, June 3rd)
Communicates game day planning with the owners and coaching staff
Assists owners and coaching staff with tasks as necessary
Home Game Responsibilities
Conducts a site visit to each venue and establishes communication with the on-site point person to clarify what they are providing and what NYGL will need to supply (e.g., PA, power, tables, chairs, coolers, water, ice)
Merchandise sales and tracking - establish pricing and create a tracking system
Field set up of sponsorship obligations for the team and the PUL
Arranges and oversee volunteer/staff task assignments (venue set up and break down, ticket sales, merchandise sales, PA Announcer, set ‘port a field, crowd activation, etc.)
Arranges and communicate with performers for pregame/half-time
Sets up games day financials (pre and post-game)
2 money boxes for each home game with necessary cash for sales (small bills)
Create and complete money intake sheets for ticketing and merchandise sales for each home game. Marked with starting cash and ending amounts.
Reports game day financials to Owners within 24hrs of a game.
Requirements
Team-oriented, collaborative, and culturally aligned with the NYGL team mission
Highly organized with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to deal with ambiguity and anticipate needs in a fluid working environment
Exercises good judgment and decision making
Internally motivated and trustworthy
Preferred Qualifications
Spanish speaking
Familiarity with the PUL rules and operations manual
For more information or to apply, please email newyorkgridlock@gmail.com