Details
Posted: 14-Jun-22
Location: McLean, Virginia
Type: Full Time
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Categories:
Athletics/PE
Madeira is seeking a Sports Information Coordinator to join the athletics department. Reporting directly to the Athletic Director, the Sports Information Coordinator is a full-time, 10-month employee who is responsible for promoting, documenting, and publicizing the accomplishments of The Madeira athletes and the athletics program. Responsibilities include:
Brand Communications & Promotions
- Manage communications with news outlets and league officials, providing team/individual statistics and accomplishments for each sport.
- Develop and oversee a comprehensive social media plan and calendar for the year that highlights the student-athlete experience and reinforces the school’s brand.
- Schedule, coordinate, and provide photography for institutional needs specifically in athletics regarding individual, team, and action photos.
- Maintain complete historical records, including photography and video archives, for the athletics department.
- Ensure athletics web page and social media channels are accurate and up-to-date.
- Oversee the design and production of printed and digital promotional materials, including game day programs, poster, banners, rosters, etc.
- Partner with the school’s communications team to ensure consistency in design and formatting.
- Coordinate on and off campus special events for athletic teams and our athletic brand partners.
Operations & Administration
- Ensure a sports information presence at all home games and attend specified away game to compile highlights and promote athletic accomplishments.
- Assist in game day operations, overseeing the filming and live-streaming of games.
- Oversee the team stores and the ordering of athletic gear.
- Plan and coordinate special athletic award ceremonies, milestones, and signings; plan and coordinate athletic admissions events.
- Assist in tracking daily student attendance.
- Management of school mascot and student representatives.
- Work with the Admissions Office to identify prospective students interested in the athletic program; communicate and connect families with coaches.
- Oversee Athletic Admissions Student Leaders; assist in managing athletic student assistance.
- Management of team uniforms and athletic equipment; ensure laundry is completed as needed.
- Coach one season of a JV or Varsity Sport
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in sports management, communications, or similar field required; minimum of three years experience in sports information or related field
- Working knowledge of the sports offered by Madeira
- Enthusiasm for thinking creatively about digital storytelling
- Adept at digital photography; ability to shoot and edit videos a plus
- Familiarity with MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite; ability to learn additional software as needed
- Strong interpersonal skills with eagerness to build rapport and trusting relationships
- Cross-cultural competencies and a commitment to inclusive and equitable practices
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive vehicles on and off campus
