Chicken N Pickle

Sports Partnerships Coordinator

Chicken N Pickle  β€’  Overland Park, KS / Wichita, KS / Saint Charles, MO / Oklahoma City, OK / Allen, TX / Friendswood, TX / Grand Prairie, TX / Grapevine, TX / San Antonio, TX (Onsite)  β€’  4 hours ago
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Job Description

About Us

Chicken N Pickle is a unique, indoor/outdoor family entertainment complex that includes a casual, chef-driven restaurant and sports bar, pickleball courts and professional instruction, space for live entertainment, a variety of yard games and space to lounge outdoors with (or without) your dog. Each venue offers indoor and outdoor space for public and private parties and hosts an impressive schedule of events including concerts, charitable fundraisers, watch parties and more.

We think of our brand as that of a rambunctious, multi-generational family that works hard and plays hard. We’re driven to provide our employees with a supportive, meaningful work environment, by bringing all voices to the table and providing opportunities for mentorship with career growth.

Good Food. Good Friends. Great Fun. πŸ₯’πŸ”πŸ“

About the Role

The Sports Program Coordinator will help establish Chicken N Pickle as the go-to destination for youth, amateur, collegiate, and professional sports communities. This role is responsible for building meaningful relationships with local sports organizations, schools, athletic departments, clubs, and community partners to drive engagement, increase brand awareness, and create memorable post-game experiences.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about sports and understands the impact athletics have on bringing communities together. Whether you've participated in, coached, managed, or supported sports programs, your ability to build authentic relationships is what will make you successful.

This position supports all thirteen Chicken N Pickle locations across multiple states and requires frequent travel including weekends. Candidates must live near a Chicken N Pickle location and be willing to travel to other states.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain relationships with youth sports organizations, athletic directors, coaches, club leaders, sports complexes, and community partners.
  • Develop partnerships that position Chicken N Pickle as the preferred post-game destination for teams, families, and fans.
  • Coordinate sponsorships, fundraising initiatives, community events, and promotional programs that increase local engagement.
  • Partner with Marketing to execute targeted campaigns supporting tournaments, leagues, and community events.
  • Manage group reservations and serve as the primary contact for team and organization events.
  • Represent Chicken N Pickle at sporting events, tournaments, and community functions to strengthen local partnerships.
  • Identify new opportunities to expand community involvement and increase guest traffic.

Qualifications

  • Passion for sports, community engagement, and relationship building.
  • Experience in sales or field marketing.
  • Understanding of the youth, amateur, collegiate, and professional sports landscape.
  • Previous experience in sports as an athlete, coach, volunteer, league administrator, recreation professional, or community partner is strongly preferred.
  • Exceptional communication, networking, sales and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple partnerships and projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to travel to support multiple Chicken N Pickle locations.
Chicken N Pickle

About Chicken N Pickle

Chicken N Pickle is a unique, indoor/outdoor entertainment complex featuring a casual, chef-driven restaurant and sports bar along with pickleball courts, ping pong, and a variety of yard games. Our dynamic venues offer space for outdoor concerts, rooftop parties, a cozy fireplace room for small gatherings, celebrations and quality family time. Craft beers from local brands are proudly served alongside International favorites, with a menu of delicious, fire-roasted dishes from our kitchen.

We think of our brand as that of a rambunctious, multi-generational family that works hard and plays hard. We are driven to provide our employees with a supportive, meaningful work environment, by bringing all voices to the table and providing opportunities for mentorship with career growth.

For our corporate clients, we provide a challenging, stimulating opportunity for team-building, professional development and some after-hours recreation that deepens work relationships and enhances productivity.

Our culture imperative to our community is to give back, with many philanthropic events and service-oriented endeavors to strengthen our neighborhood and beyond. We encourage our employees to make time for the community, as the community has made time for us.

In 2018, Chicken N Pickle was the recipient of the Entrepreneur Award from the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and was named Best Family Entertainment Destination by Northland Lifestyle magazine. In 2019, Chicken N Pickle was named Hot New Concept by the Kansas Restaurant and Hospitality Association.

Our flagship venue in North Kansas City, Mo. hatched in 2017 and was followed by store openings in Wichita, Ks. (2019), San Antonio, Texas (spring 2020), Oklahoma City, Ok. (fall 2020), and Overland Park, Ks. (2021).

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
North Kansas City, MO
Year Founded
2016
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