Operations Manager - Endurance (Sports Management/Operations)Operations Manager - Endurance
IMG Action Sports, Los Angeles, CA
IMG Action Sports
Based in Los Angeles, CA, IMG Action Sports is an important division of IMG Worldwide specializing in action and lifestyle sports. The prime strategic directive for IMG Action Sports is to provide and manage comprehensive event services through the creation of events, management of events, and client account support. IMG Action Sports is actively involved in surfing, skate, motorsports, team sports, endurance, beach volleyball, cultural festivals and athlete management.
Job Description
IMG Action Sports is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day event operations and production of our endurance properties including the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon in San Francisco, CA and the Beijing International Triathlon in Beijing, China.
Responsibilities
Assist in Budget management including tracking of daily expenditures for event production, operations, and management.
Assist in design and management of event site layout including all assets, facilities, equipment, structures, activations, vendors, branding, spectator flow, traffic flow, egress, etc.
Provide overall event admin support and assistance to Event Directors and Executives in a corporate office environment.
Develop and manage production schedule including set-up, construction, trucking, vendor load-in/load-out, maintenance, etc.
Develop and manage load-in/load-out schedules for all departments (i.e. Operations, Event Production, Sponsor Services, Race Production, Television Production, Sponsors, Vendors, Sub-Contractors, etc).
Procurement, negotiation, and management of sub-contractors (i.e. tent company, heavy equipment, fencing, toilets, power, utilities, office trailers, security, janitorial, traffic control, etc).
Coordinate and anticipate equipment and staffing needs.
Direct and manage event crew and staff.
Coordinate venue infrastructure needs with all internal departments, sponsors, vendors, race team, and sub-contractors.
Assist in development and implementation of plans related to overall Event Management, Security, Guest Services, and Spectator and Participant Management.
Work closely with Event Director to secure and manage event permits including all processes, rules, regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Required Qualifications
5+ years experience specific to Sports Event Management, Production, and Operations.
Highly organized with superior communications skills both written and verbal.
Ability to work with and manage a variety of personnel from corporate executives, sponsor clients, vendors, sub-contractors, co-workers, event operations crew, race staff, volunteers, participants, spectators, etc.
Experience managing a large, multi-faceted event budget with a critical and analytical understanding of the bottom line and profits.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced event environment both in the office and on the event site with a positive and motivating attitude.
Ability to manage stress and remain flexible throughout all event management and operations.
Willingness to travel and maintain a flexible work schedule including long days, nights, and weekends.
High proficiency on the computer including Outlook, Word, Excel, and AutoCAD.
Preferred Qualifications
Heavy equipment experience with up-to-date certifications
Construction Management experience
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft PowerPoint
Bachelors Degree
Experience working in Endurance (i.e. Triathlon, Marathon, Cycling, etc)
Hiring Deadline: February 15, 2012
Job Type: 8-Month Contract with option for Full-Time dependent upon performance
Reports to: Senior Director, Events
Submission Requirements:
Resume
Contact Information
References
Please submit the above materials via email. Please include "OPS MGR - ENDURANCE" in your subject line
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