KFC Yum! Center - Conversion (Set-Up) Crew Lead

KFC YUM! CENTER operated by Legends Global is a multi-use entertainment venue in Louisville, Kentucky. The KFC Yum! Center offers a variety of world class events including concerts, family shows, sporting events and other special events, while providing a clean and safe environment and guaranteeing the ideal entertainment guest experience and satisfaction.

Legends Global houses offices on five continents, the company uses its global network of venues, portfolio of powerful sports and music brands, ticketing and content distribution platforms and its integrated entertainment districts to deliver the most creative and innovative live sports and entertainment experiences that inspire athletes, teams, artists and fans.

Position Summary:

The Conversion Crew Lead is responsible for leading part-time staff in change overs of the building for various events including installation and removal of the basketball floor, retractable seating, stages, moving furniture and other duties.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises select number of part-time and contracted conversion staff and assists with the conversion process in order to lead the set up and break down of the facility according to the requests of each event (i.e. installing and removing basketball floor, retractable seating, moving furniture).
• Coordinates with the Conversion Manager and Supervisor in order to assist in the education, training, and enforcement of staff on policies and procedures and how to correctly and safely operate necessary machinery and equipment including, but not limited to, the basketball floor, volleyball floor, risers, staging, retractable seating, hand tools, and motorized equipment.
• Reviews, documents and maintains records of conversion activities in order to notify the Conversion Manager of any personnel issues and recommend repairs, maintenance, and special projects.
• Maintains and manages inventory and proper storage of conversion equipment, tools, and supplies and works closely with maintenance to ensure all equipment is accounted for and in good working condition.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum education level of High School Diploma or its equivalency
• A minimum of 1-2 years of related work experience
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Strong leadership qualities
• Knowledge of an arena or stadium conversion process
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds
• Experience with hand tools and motorized equipment (aerial lifts, forklifts, and pallet jacks)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience converting a basketball arena
• Forklift operation experience

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.