Job Overview
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
flexible schedule
Job Description
Nashville Soccer Club is a premier professional sports organization renowned for its vibrant and competitive soccer presence within the Major League Soccer (MLS) community. The club is deeply committed to fostering a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for its fans, players, staff, and stakeholders. With a focus on excellence both on and off the field, Nashville Soccer Club has rapidly grown to be a community pillar in Nashville, Tennessee, hosting numerous events that draw passionate fans from all across the region. As a high-profile sports and entertainment entity, the club operates top-tier venues including the GEODIS Park and the Vanderbilt Health Training Center, which serve as epicenters for dynamic sporting events and fan engagement activities. The club’s mission emphasizes safety, inclusivity, and unparalleled game day experiences, reflecting a dedication to operational excellence and stakeholder well-being.
The role of Director of Safety & Security at Nashville Soccer Club is a critical leadership position responsible for the comprehensive oversight and management of the club's safety and security infrastructure. This includes managing personnel, facilities, and ensuring the security of both domestic and international events hosted by the organization. Reporting directly to senior management, the Director will collaborate extensively with club staff, league personnel, and law enforcement agencies to develop and enforce protocols that protect all stakeholders, including fans, players, employees, and partners. A key focus will be on maintaining and enhancing venue safety protocols, overseeing security personnel and contractors, and managing physical security systems to mitigate risks and respond to emergent incidents effectively.
The Director of Safety & Security will lead several essential initiatives, including the management of digital surveillance systems, the creation of venue safety and emergency action plans, and conducting hands-on training sessions and emergency exercises aimed at increasing readiness and response efficiency. This role demands a proactive approach to event security, requiring the development of detailed staffing plans, coordination with police, fire, and EMS, and the administration of all contract security personnel during events. The Director will serve as the primary point of contact for security coordination during match days and special events, ensuring that all operational aspects align with the highest standards of safety and compliance.
Candidates ideal for this role should possess extensive experience in large-scale sports or entertainment venues within security functions, demonstrating expertise in event technology, physical security systems, and emergency management. The position requires a blend of strong leadership, communication skills, and the ability to foster collaborative relationships across diverse teams and external agencies. This role comes with a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays, given the nature of live sporting events and activities conducted throughout the year. The Director is expected to manage not only routine operational security but also be prepared to respond to complex security challenges with agility, professionalism, and strategic insight.
The role of Director of Safety & Security at Nashville Soccer Club is a critical leadership position responsible for the comprehensive oversight and management of the club's safety and security infrastructure. This includes managing personnel, facilities, and ensuring the security of both domestic and international events hosted by the organization. Reporting directly to senior management, the Director will collaborate extensively with club staff, league personnel, and law enforcement agencies to develop and enforce protocols that protect all stakeholders, including fans, players, employees, and partners. A key focus will be on maintaining and enhancing venue safety protocols, overseeing security personnel and contractors, and managing physical security systems to mitigate risks and respond to emergent incidents effectively.
The Director of Safety & Security will lead several essential initiatives, including the management of digital surveillance systems, the creation of venue safety and emergency action plans, and conducting hands-on training sessions and emergency exercises aimed at increasing readiness and response efficiency. This role demands a proactive approach to event security, requiring the development of detailed staffing plans, coordination with police, fire, and EMS, and the administration of all contract security personnel during events. The Director will serve as the primary point of contact for security coordination during match days and special events, ensuring that all operational aspects align with the highest standards of safety and compliance.
Candidates ideal for this role should possess extensive experience in large-scale sports or entertainment venues within security functions, demonstrating expertise in event technology, physical security systems, and emergency management. The position requires a blend of strong leadership, communication skills, and the ability to foster collaborative relationships across diverse teams and external agencies. This role comes with a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays, given the nature of live sporting events and activities conducted throughout the year. The Director is expected to manage not only routine operational security but also be prepared to respond to complex security challenges with agility, professionalism, and strategic insight.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement, sport/event management, law, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3-5 years working in sports & entertainment or large venues in a security function
- Experience with event technology, incident reporting, and other physical security systems
- Strong written and oral communication, interview, and collaboration experience
- Flexible work schedule inclusive of nights, weekends, and holidays
- Bending, lifting, and repeated movements including lifting 15-20 pounds
- Indoor and outdoor events in all weather conditions
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement, sport/event management, law, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3-5 years working in sports & entertainment or large venues in a security function
- Experience with event technology, incident reporting, and other physical security systems
- Strong written and oral communication, interview, and collaboration experience
- Law enforcement contacts on the federal, state, and local level
- Command of large-scale special event coordination with security and local law enforcement
- Advanced knowledge of event logistics, planning, budgeting, and implementation
- Prior knowledge and experience with Safety Act certification
- Multi-lingual or bi-lingual English and Spanish
- Professional certifications (CSSP, AVSS, CPP, etc.) in security
Job Duties
- Oversight of all digital camera systems and record retention
- Management of 24/7 internal security staff including manager/coordinator and policies/procedures
- Creation and oversight of venue safety plans, emergency action plans, and event action plans
- Conduct and oversee training and tabletop emergency exercises for building, company, and events
- Develop building access plans and systems
- Establish positive and collaborative relationships with police, fire, EMS, and other governmental agencies and schedule services as needed
- Creation of event plans, staffing plans and dot maps
- Contract administrator of event staff security personnel
- Oversight of special event security planning, staffing and operations for all events hosted by the club
- Point of contact for contract and HR functions of special duty personnel, contract security, security vendors, and other governmental agency personnel
- Manage match day equipment including touchless screening equipment
- Work with event services staff to address concerns and for policy enforcement
- Fan policies enforcement for all events including registered supporter groups
- Execute action plans for any inclement weather during matches and major events
- Overall management, administration, and assessment of security operations
- Other security functions as assigned
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