Chicago Fire Football Club - Chicago, IL

posted 21 days ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Chicago, IL
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About the position

The General Manager at Chicago Fire Football Club will oversee the Football Operations department, ensuring effective management of daily operations, budget oversight, compliance with league regulations, and fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. This role is pivotal in supporting the club's mission to deliver excellence and enhance the overall experience for fans and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the daily operations of the Football department, ensuring smooth execution of all activities related to the Club.
  • Develop and manage the annual budget for Football operations, ensuring effective allocation of resources while maintaining financial sustainability.
  • Ensure all football operations comply with league rules and club policies, maintaining high standards of integrity and governance.
  • Establish and maintain policies, systems, and processes that support best practices in football operations.
  • Successfully engage with both internal and external stakeholders, including sponsors, community partners, media, and business operations.
  • Foster a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and accessible work environment that aligns with the club's values.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • 3 - 5 minimum years of experience in sports management, administrative role, preferably in Soccer
  • Strong proven experience in sports operations role
  • Proven ability to manage budgets and financial resources effectively
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail
  • Conversational Spanish language fluency preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
  • Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Business Administration or related field preferred

Nice-to-haves

  • Ability to work non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings, including all home games (or other work events) that fall on nights, weekends, and/or holidays
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