Reports To:                            Designated Paragon Sports Marketing, LLC (“Paragon”) Representative

Pay Range:                            $15.50 to $25.00

SUMMARY:

As a Gatorade^® Manager, you will be an employee of Paragon Sports Marketing, LLC a wholly-owned subsidiary of Playfly, LLC ("Paragon"), which manages the Gatorade^® Sports Program (the “Gatorade^® Program”).  In this position, you will oversee the Gatorade^® Program at the University to which you are assigned, and act as a liaison between Paragon and the University, which includes becoming knowledgeable of all aspects of Gatorade’s^® involvement in the Gatorade^® Program, being available to answer questions of camp directors, coaches and parents of camp attendees, and assisting in gathering camp projections and communicating with Camp Directors.

WORKSKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Existing relationship within university or athletic department preferred (Assistant Athletic Trainers, Graduate Assistants, or Interns)
• Able to work part-time at the beginning and end of the summer and full-time while camps are in session
• Display strong public speaking skills, sound organizational skills, and computer literacy
• Demonstrate strong people skills and an ability to manage a staff of employees
• Exhibit a professional demeanor and compelling customer service attitude
• Follow directions and meet deadlines
• Display a dependable, strong work ethic
• Able to work in a team environment 

EXPERIENCE:

Previous staff or program management experience preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Attend all required training
• Maintain direct communication with Camp Directors regarding all matters affecting the Gatorade^® Program
• Deliver keynote/athlete message on first day of each camp
• Manage all Gatorade^® Program employees on your assigned campus
  • Handle recruitment and on-site training
  • Coordinate summer employees' applications, schedules, timesheets, and paychecks
  • Ensure Gatorade® Program employees are adhering to the expectations and policies set out by Paragon 

• Manage the shipping process, which includes:
  • Receiving the inventory of products, premiums, and equipment and determining storage location(s)
  • Setting up a delivery date with the Gatorade® distributor
  • Coordinating unloading supplies from from the truck and verifying correct quantities received 
  • Packing equipment at the end of the summer and scheduling a pick-up time and location
• Manage the allocation and distribution of Gatorade^® product and premiums by:
  • Contacting camp directors to determine number of hydration stations and exact locations
  • Verifying camp session logistics, including break times, field locations, and athlete message time
  • Serving correct products at correct times and correct temperatures
  • Ensuring that quantities of supplies allocated by Gatorade® have been distributed for each sport
• Maintain direct communications with Paragon; contact Paragon if any issues arise affecting Gatorade’s^®  involvement in summer sports camps; trouble-shoot and provide ongoing evaluation of the Gatorade^® Program
• Meet deadlines for all tasks and duties assigned by Paragon
• Be available to answer questions of Camp Directors, parents, and camp athletes
• Evaluate camp program and provide feedback by:
  • Completing and returning survey at end of camp program
  • Distributing and collecting camp director evaluation forms
• Perform additional tasks and duties as may be assigned and/or needed to execute the Gatorade^® Program

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or GED required; Athletic Training Certificate preferred 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to: lift and carry 10-15 pounds, ride in a golf cart or gator vehicle, and move about assigned university campus, in and around sometimes crowded work areas, and to summer sports camps sites

*Consent to a background check (including motor vehicle record check and compliance with Paragon's drug and alcohol policy is a condition of employment and may require testing in accordance with applicable law

** Employees will be eligible for paid sick leave, where applicable