About the Complex
DE Turf Sports Complex, located in Frederica, Delaware, is a premier all-synthetic turf, multi-use sports facility designed to boost tourism and economic development in Kent County. The Complex boasts 12 lighted fields, a championship stadium with bleacher seating for 1,000 spectators, restaurant-quality concessions, restrooms, public Wi-Fi, and on-site parking. Regularly hosting regional and national tournaments, DE Turf attracts tourists and provides a top-notch venue for local recreational activities, including leagues, camps, and clinics. More info can be found here.
About the Position
- The Executive Director oversees the Complex's operations, management, and growth, ensuring it remains a premier sports destination and provides a safe, enjoyable experience for both out-of-state tournaments and local events.
- Leading a team of staff and volunteers, the Executive Director upholds high-quality standards across all areas and serves as the public face of the Complex, fostering relationships with sponsors, local businesses, sports organizations, and government and community stakeholders.
- Maximize the Complex's potential by identifying new programming and events to diversify revenue streams.
- Manage all sponsor relations and sales aspects, including retaining current sponsors and identifying new ones to meet or exceed sponsorship revenue goals.
- Ensure the project, constructed with $26 million in bonds, aligns with the Board of Directors' strategic objectives and governance standards while meeting bondholders' financial commitments, ensuring effective management of organizational oversight and financial obligations throughout the project's lifecycle.
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About the Ideal Candidate
- Ideal candidates are strong leaders and relationship builders with experience and connections in sports tourism.
- Candidates should have an entrepreneurial approach and mindset to diversify and actualize revenue generation for the Complex.
- Experience and success in recruiting for large-scale sports events
- Candidates with a bachelor's degree in sports management, business administration, or a related field and at least five years of experience in sports facility management and event planning, preferably in a multi-field complex, are highly desired.
- Candidates without a college degree but with commensurate experience may be considered.
- Candidates must demonstrate a stable career with notable achievements, experience in budgeting, financial management, and leading a board of directors.
- Strong leadership qualities are essential, including team building, written and verbal communication skills, delegation, creativity, motivation, the ability to attract and retain top talent, and a visible work ethic that inspires others.
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