Job Description
About Chelsea Piers
Chelsea Piers is Connecticut’s premier sports, fitness, and events complex, offering a one-of-a-kind destination for sports, wellness, and family fun. Located in Stamford and modeled after the flagship New York City location, our 500,000 square-foot facility features world-class sports and fitness amenities, including tennis courts, ice rinks, turf fields, swimming pools, gymnastics, Ninja + Parkour programs, and a state-of-the-art fitness club with over 100 group fitness classes each week.
Beyond sports and fitness, Chelsea Piers is home to camps, birthday parties, field trips, leagues, special events, and community programming year-round. We are looking for energetic, hospitality-driven team members who are excited to create exceptional experiences for our members and guests.
At Chelsea Piers, no two days are the same. We offer a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with unique opportunities to grow, develop, and be part of a fun, family-centered culture.
About the Opportunity
The Vice President of Sports is responsible for the full business performance, growth, and execution of all sports programming at Chelsea Piers Connecticut. This role leads a large, multi-sport portfolio and is directly accountable for driving revenue, maximizing space utilization, and delivering best-in-class experiences across all programs.
This is not a passive leadership role. The VP of Sports is expected to operate with urgency, make decisions, and hold teams accountable to results.
Operating under a ONE TEAM philosophy, this role works cross-functionally with Fitness, Events, Sales, Operations, and Marketing to unlock revenue, eliminate silos, and fully leverage the Chelsea Piers platform. Success in this role requires strong business acumen, visible leadership, and the ability to turn strategy into execution.
Status: Full-Time; Exempt
Schedule: In-Person at Chelsea Piers in Stamford, CT
Compensation: $170,000 - $190,000 per year, commensurate with experience
Primary Responsibilities
Revenue Ownership & Business Performance
- Own total revenue across all sports programming, including teams, leagues, classes, camps, and clinics
- Drive participation, retention, pricing strategy, and overall program profitability
- Identify and execute new revenue opportunities across underutilized space and programming gaps
- Maximize utilization of all athletic spaces across days, times, and seasons
- Establish clear financial targets and hold Directors accountable to delivering results
- Partner with Finance to monitor performance through weekly dashboards and monthly P&Ls
ONE TEAM Execution & Cross-Functional Integration
- Lead sports as a fully integrated part of the broader CPCT business, not a silo
- Drive collaboration with Fitness, Events, and Sales to maximize cross-sell and shared revenue opportunities
- Partner closely with Marketing to ensure programming is positioned, promoted, and sold effectively
- Ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and execution across departments
Leadership, Structure & Accountability
- Lead, develop, and hold accountable all Sports Directors and their teams
- Establish clear roles, expectations, and performance standards across all sports
- Address underperformance quickly and decisively
- Build a culture of ownership, urgency, and solutions-oriented thinking
- Ensure each sport operates with a clear business plan tied to revenue and experience
Programming Strategy, Quality & Growth
- Deliver best-in-class programming across all sports, aligned with the CPCT brand
- Standardize quality and expectations while allowing for sport-specific innovation
- Continuously evaluate programming mix, pricing, and structure to stay competitive
- Drive growth in camps, leagues, and competitive teams as core revenue engines
- Ensure programming is structured in a way that is easy to understand, sell, and scale
Community Presence & Experience
- Build relationships with clubs, schools, and feeder programs to drive enrollment pipelines
- Strengthen Chelsea Piers’ position within the community
- Identify and engage external organizations for tournaments, meets, and competitions
- Serve as a visible, engaged leader within the facility and broader community
- Build strong relationships with athletes, families, coaches, and partners
- Reinforce a culture where every team member contributes to sales, service, and safety
Leadership Expectations
- Full ownership of sports performance: financially and operationally
- Lead with clarity, urgency, and accountability
- Be highly visible and engaged across all areas of the business
- Set and uphold best-in-class standards in both product and people
- Make decisions and move the business forward
- Collaborate across Sales, Marketing, and Operations to ensure alignment
- 8+ years of leadership experience in sports, recreation, or multi-unit/program operations
- Proven track record of driving revenue growth and improving business performance
- Experience leading large, diverse teams with multiple direct reports
- Strong business and financial acumen (P&L ownership preferred)
- Ability to operate cross-functionally and influence across departments
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward action
Benefits
- Complimentary Chelsea Piers fitness membership
- Chelsea Piers programming discounts for you and your family
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) contribution with company match
- FSA account, and other voluntary benefits options
- Free access to LinkedIn Learning
- Complimentary subscription to the Calm meditation app
This position is based at Chelsea Piers in Stamford, CT
Chelsea Piers is an Equal Opportunity Employer