Position Summary:
Are you seeking hands-on experience in the sports industry, specifically on-site event management and operations? Look no further!
Lacrosse America is the Midwest leader in youth lacrosse events and tournaments, offering elite venues, on-site events, team and individual recruiting events, and cutting edge technology. To find out more, visit: www.lacrosseamerica.com
Lacrosse America seeks Summer Operations Staff to join our fun, hard-working Event Operations Team, whose primary duties include traveling to our Midwest tournament venues to setup/take-down and running our summer event weekends. The work week typically consists of Wednesday-Sunday, with tournaments taking place most summer weekends from late May – late July.
Essential job responsibilities & duties:
- With the Summer Operations Team, set-up and take-down all outdoor summer events and tournaments
- Responsible for lining fields, placing signage in/around event venue, tent-setup, and field setup
- During events, assist with parking and field maintenance, help oversee seasonal weekend event staff, and provide customer service support to lacrosse players and their families
- This position requires weekly, regular travel provided by Lacrosse America to tournament venues in the Midwest, including: Nashville, Columbus, Cincinnati, Madison, Racine, and Vernon Hills
- Expect long hours and working in possibly adverse weather conditions
- Assist with warehouse support, including packing and sorting equipment needed for Lacrosse America tournaments
- Any other task or duty as assigned or required
Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Valid Driver’s License and ability to commute to Glenview, IL
- Must be able to work 40+ hours/week from late May – late July, 2024.
- Must be available to travel all summer weekends from May 25 – Aug 1, 2024 (excluding July 4th holiday weekend)
- Exceptional team player: proactive and responsible, with great organizational, communication, and teamwork skills
- Sports/athletic background preferred but not required
- Strong work ethic is a must
- Must be courteous, professional, helpful, and able to work well under pressure
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift over 40lbs on a continuous basis
Additional Details:
- All travel expenses, including food, hotel and required transportation covered
- by Lacrosse America
- Pay rate is competitive, hourly, and based on experience
To apply, email your resume to: francesca.m@lacrosseamerica.com