Employment Opportunities Available at Sommer Sports

Sommer Sports is a professional sports event management company responsible for the TriAmerica National Triathlon Series, TriAmerica TriKidz Triathlon Series, Central Florida Triathlon Series, the Great Floridian Triathlon, and many other events. Our ChampionChip timing division scores major events across the country including the Columbia Triathlon and Eagleman Ironman 70.3.



BE PART OF OUR TEAM!




Sommer Sports is looking for dynamic individuals, with a passion for fitness and the multi-sport lifestyle, to help us grow our brands and achieve our company goals. We have some ambitious plans for 2007 and beyond, including the re-introduction of our TriAmerica National Triathlon Series Tour, and the potential for growth will be tremendous. Please keep in mind we are a very small company and do not have the resources available to meet the salary requirements of mid to senior level applicants. We are looking for ambitious individuals who are up for the challenge of establishing and growing our TriAmerica Series and related brands. If you are up for the challenge, please check-out our employment opportunities below. All positions are based out of Clermont, Florida. Part time Event Team opportunities are available in the various markets we host events in.



MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE

Full-time Position Available Now



The Marketing & Communications Associate will develop and execute our strategic marketing plan, establish and manage the marketing budget, and integrate corporate partnerships and promotions within our company’s properties. Other job responsibilities include overseeing all internal and external communications, manging and creating web content, and more. Applicants should have excellent communication and computer skills, be highly focused and detail oriented, and must be able to work under a high stress environment. Position involves some weekend work and travel. Download complete job description here.



DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Full-time Position Available Now



The Director of Operations will develop and execute strategic and tactical event operations plans, establish and manage overall event operations budgets, develop and manage company wide reporting processes, and perform other duties related to the company's operational strategy. The Director of Operations works closely with the Event Team to develop, manage, direct and oversee event operations and logistics. Applicants should have excellent communication and computer skills, be highly focused and detail oriented, and must be able to work under a high stress environment. Position involves extensive weekend work and travel. Download complete job description here.



EVENT REGISTRATION & RACE TIMING ASSOCIATE

Full-time Position Available Now



The Event Registration & Race Timing Associate will oversee and manage our event participant databases and race registration process along with assisting with ChampionChip event timing. Applicants should have excellent communication, computer and math skills. Applicant should be highly focused and detail oriented, and must be able to work under a high stress environment. Position involves extensive weekend work and travel. Download complete job description here.



EVENT TEAM

Part-time Event Team Position



Join the SS Event Team and earn $$$ or FREE race entries for our Events. Positions often require physical strength and ability to work in a hot and humid environment. See what it is like behind the scenes of major triathlons, join our event team today! If you like to compete but would still like to assist, you can always work the pre-race setup and post-event venue strike. Ability to travel a plus. Please contact [email protected] for more information.





INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES



Full and part-time internship opportunities are available within Sommer Sports. Help is needed with media/PR, marketing, event operations, clerical, and more. We are very flexible with scheduling. For more information please contact [email protected].



COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS



Central Florida Triathletes is a 501c3 not for profit organization. If you have community service hours you need to work off, or wish to obtain additional community service hour credits, we have plenty of opportunities available. Please email [email protected] for additional information.