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Ski & Sports Program Manager Assistant Sports Program Manager Kickball Referees League Coordinators BSSC Internships BSSC Ambassadors SKI & SPORTS PROGRAM MANAGER Summary Great opportunity to launch your sports career with Boston’s largest sports & social club! The Boston Ski & Sports Club (BSSC) is actively recruiting an energetic, detail-oriented ski and sports professional to oversee its day ski and softball program. Plan the lineup of offerings, manage logistics and actively market your programs. The position reports to the Ski & Travel Director for the winter season and moves under the Sports Director for the remainder of the year. The schedule includes day office hours with frequent night and weekend obligations. BSSC is a 47 year old company that services almost 50K participants annually. This is your chance to work for a fun, casual company located in Watertown, MA and manage two of Boston’s largest recreational programs. Responsibilities Day Ski Program Manager (seasonal only - peak season January-mid April) Manage all logistics to ensure that each day trip runs at maximum efficiency and profit. Coordinate details with staff, vendors and mountains for marketing material, buses, lift tickets, etc. Manage trip leader program to recruit, train and retain strong trip leaders who run operationally smooth trips and are effective salespeople.Coordinate trip leader schedule. Keep leaders and staff informed of pertinent information. Coordinate with group sales efforts to ensure appropriate execution of group trips. Monitor sales of each trip and make appropriate decisions (i.e. # buses, # leaders). Monitor weather for each trip and make appropriate cancellation decisions. Maintain profit reports for each trip and season. Proactively and creatively promote the day ski program. Softball Program Manager (year round with peak season March-October) League Administration & Operations Process registrations and payments for teams and individuals Manage waitlists and construct teams from pool of individuals Process team & non-member fees Prepare materials for startups and finals Manage profits Communications With captains regarding due dates of payments, roster deadlines, renewal info, playoff info, schedule changes, standings, game times and disciplinary issues. Host and conduct captain’s meetings With customers processing registrations, trouble shooting, cancellations, and inquiries With manager and others regarding, schedules, promotions, playable conditions and cancellations With coordinators & umpires to coordinate schedules, resolve conflicts and manage league logistics League Management Update standings, playoff brackets, rescheduled games Keep track of issues with umpires, players, teams, etc League Planning Manage inventory of t-shirts, prizes and equipment. Place orders when necessary Set league timeline for pre-registration, start-date, roster freeze, playoffs etc. Work with sports scheduler to develop appropriate play schedule for each league Field Management Visit leagues regularly to maintain visibility during the season Act as BSSC liaison to team representatives and players, fostering positive relationships; encouraging on-going league participation while at the same time promoting other BSSC leagues and activities Develop strong relationships with facility partners to ensure quality playing conditions Photograph players & teams and distribute sponsored product to players Sales & League promotion Meet & exceed league’s annual revenue target Ensure league profitability Maximize marketing presence for league and BSSC at league locations (bulletin boards, banners, brochures) Utilize on-line sports boards, BSSC.com and community events to promote leagues General Company Provide excellent customer service and conduct yourself professionally on the phone and in personMaintain a working knowledge of all BSSC events and activities, as well as company policies/procedures in order to sell effectively and provide accurate information Accurately process registrations, memberships and renewals using our proprietary database Requirements Minimum BA/BS, preferably in sports management Minimum 4 years working in a program management and/or customer service setting, preferably in a sports setting Excellent customer service, attention to detail, work ethic Must own a car that will be needed for night/weekend visits Love of the slopes and love of the game Please send a resume and cover letter, listing salary requirements to Sharon Brigham, General Manager, Boston Ski & Sports Club, 51 Water Street, Watertown, MA 02472, fax 617-744-5479, jobs@bssc.com. Deadline for resumes are May 24, 2013 ___________________________________________________________________ ASSISTANT SPORTS PROGRAM MANAGER Great opportunity to launch your sports career with Boston’s largest sports & social club! The Boston Ski & Sports Club (BSSC) is actively recruiting an energetic, detail-oriented sports professional to support the sports department with a variety of tasks. The position reports to the Sports Director, with a core schedule of Sunday through Thursday, 1pm-9pm, which may slightly fluctuate as needs dictate. BSSC is a 47 year old company that services almost 50K participants annually. This is your chance to work for a fun, casual company located in Watertown, MA and do work in a field you love. Responsibilities: Maintain league standings Process rosters, registrations and payments Organize, sort, deliver and maintain various league supplies and equipment Maintain up to date website information for sports offerings Maintain record of payments for facility rentals & referees Maintain Sports Calendar of required visits and making sure they are covered Conduct on going market research to keep department informed of competitors, trends, etc. Assume the role of Program Manager when a Program Manager is on vacation Line and prepare athletic fields as necessary Provide excellent customer service and conduct yourself professionally on the phone and in person Maintain a working knowledge of all BSSC events and activities, as well as company policies/procedures in order to sell effectively, provide accurate information, and process registrations Act as BSSC liaison to team representatives and players, fostering positive relationships; encouraging on-going league participation; promoting other BSSC leagues and activities; and providing information, materials and service as needed. Requirements Minimum BA/BS, preferably in sports management Minimum 1 year working in a program management and/or customer service setting, preferably in a sports setting Excellent customer service, attention to detail, work ethic Must own a car that will be needed for night/weekend visits Love of the game Please send a resume and cover letter, listing salary requirements to Sharon Brigham, General Manager, Boston Ski & Sports Club, 51 Water Street, Watertown, MA 02472, fax 617-744-5479, jobs@bssc.com. Deadline for resumes are May 24, 2013 ________________________________________________________________ Kickball Referees Have some fun outside while making some cash. BSSC is seeking referees for its South Boston adult coed kickball league, Mondays June 3rd to August 5th, two games per week. Some knowledge of baseball/softball rules helpful. Email laura@bssc.com if interested. ________________________________________________________________ League Coordinators Players are often needed to be on-site coordinators for BSSC Basketball, Dodgeball, Volleyball leagues and more. Coordinators must be responsible, people-oriented individuals with some experience and knowledge of their sport. You will play for free and may collect a small stipend for equipment set-up and overseeing the league. Please check the website for more details on the leagues and email your interest and experience to Dan Hannon at dan@bssc.com. ____________________________________ General BSSC Staff Positions The Boston Ski & Sports Club is open to receiving resumes from people who are interested in joining our staff. Candidates must be friendly and outgoing, excel in customer service skills, and have a genuine enthusiasm for the activities BSSC organizes. Most positions require night and weekend work and a car. If you are interested, send resume and cover letter to Sharon Brigham, Boston Ski & Sports Club, 51 Water St. Watertown, MA 02472, or fax to 617-744-5479, or email sharon@bssc.com. _________________________________________________ BSSC Internships If you’re a motivated student looking for a challenging and rewarding internship experience, then we want to hear from you! Just send your resume and a brief description of your interests to sharon@bssc.com with “Intern Program” in the subject line. ____________________________________ BSSC Ambassadors If you are an active young professional who likes people... If you're the one that makes sure all your friends have a great time... If you are out-going and responsible... Then you will enjoy being a BSSC Ambassador! Boston Ski & Sports Club ambassadors volunteer their time to show up a bit early, check people in, and chat with new members about the club. In exchange they get to party, play or ski for FREE - and meet a lot of cool people! If this sounds like fun to you, please contact Catarina at 617-789-4070 x244 or email Catarina@bssc.com.