Assistant - Youth Football

Title:              Youth Football Assistant

Department: Community Relations

Reports to:   Youth Football & Programs Manager

Status:          Full-Time (Non-exempt)    

Position Summary

The Youth Football Assistant is responsible for supporting the creation, implementation and engagement of all youth football efforts and messaging, as well as Play 60 youth health and wellness programming.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the Manager of Youth Football & Programs in youth football efforts and Play 60 strategic vision for the Carolina Panthers
• Assist the development and implementation of youth football community outreach programs and Play 60 youth health and wellness programs.
• Support ongoing football development programs including Girls Flag Football, Challenger Flag Football League, Coach of the Week, and Keep Pounding High School Classic.
• Assist in developing new relationships within the youth football community and understand current affairs of youth football in the market.
• Assist in scheduling and executing Play 60 Camps across North and South Carolina.
• Assist in producing website recap content and collection of photos for distribution.
• Assist in youth football and Play 60 game day elements
• Support all other large-scale departmental / organizational events including school pep rallies, Salute to Service Initiatives, Keep Pounding Day, and Joy to the Carolinas
• Assist with general administrative tasks including mailing to community partners, phone calls, and management of department storage locations.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors or Graduate degree in Communications, Public Relations, Sports Management, Marketing or a related field
• Experience in community relations, public relations, youth/high school football or project/event execution.
• Experience in youth / prep programs, specifically related to football or youth health and wellness.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including holidays, evenings, and weekends as needed
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must pass pre-employment screens

Skills & Competencies

• Act as a role model within and outside the Carolina Panthers Organization
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Strength in public speaking and event management
• Ability to conceptualize, execute, and see projects to completion
• Ability to handle physical requirement of job including setting up equipment for events and other light to medium lifting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Ability to interact with players, staff, and community in a professional manner
• Proven experience to appropriately work with and around confidential information is necessary
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed

Physical Requirements

• Standing for extended periods of time
• Sitting and working at desk on a computer
• Walking throughout the stadium which may include stairs
• Lift at least 30 pounds

Work Environment

This job operates in an office environment and outside in a stadium facility at times which may include inclement weather conditions.  Job may require local travel to events and appearances.