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Vice President of Sports

Mohegan Sun

Uncasville, CT

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Job Description

Posted On: February 23, 2021


Position Summary:

  • This position is responsible for the day-to-day business and basketball operations of the Connecticut Sun and other sports teams.


    Primary Duties and Responsibilities: includes but not limited to:

  • Oversees marketing, advertising, budgeting and sales for all Mohegan Sun owned and partnered sports teams
  • Responsible for administrative support on player contracts, negotiations, trades, etc., and P&L responsibility for all franchises
  • Responsible for the hiring of all business, basketball and lacrosse operations staff
  • Oversees Sponsorship and Marketing initiatives for all Mohegan Sun owned or partnership teams


    Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assists in talent evaluation and trade opportunities, as required
  • Develops partnerships and creates opportunities with civic, corporate and media partners on a local and national level
  • Prepares the annual budgets and forecasts for the Connecticut Sun, and Lacrosse
  • Initiates and directs integration and leveraging property assets to achieve strategic partnerships


    Required Skills


    Competencies: Incumbent will master the following competencies while in this position:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
  • Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Strong analytical and negotiating skills and knowledge of player contracts
  • Strong knowledge of strategic marketing and business development
  • Knowledge of corporate and department policies and procedures
  • Knowledge of the budget planning and analysis process
  • Effective utilization of our evaluation programs
  • Thorough understanding of the Mohegan Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) as it relates to employment


    Training Requirements:

  • Must complete all appropriate Human Resources Training courses
  • Mohegan Sun CER and purchasing procedures
  • Knowledge of Ascent, EmpowerTime and Manager Self Service systems


    Physical Demands and Work Environment:

  • Office work environment
  • Must be able to sit in front of a computer screen for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to travel with and on behalf of the team
  • Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays


    Minimum Education and Qualifications:

  • Bachelors’ Degree in Sports, Business, Marketing or a related field
  • Four years of experience as a General Manager or Assistant General Manager with a minor or major league professional sports team
  • Previous experience dealing with a professional coaching staff
  • In lieu of a Degree and previously mentioned experience, eight years of experience as a General Manager or Assistant General Manager with a minor or major league professional sports team may be considered