Sports Development Coordinator

About the Role & Team: Disney Sports hosts a wide range of amateur, youth, and professional sporting events each year at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Disney Sports Development helps bring these events to life through a combination of external client partnerships and Disney-owned events. Working closely with partners across Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, the team helps ensure business objectives, operational priorities, and guest experience goals are thoughtfully addressed. Through strategic development, planning, and strong attention to detail, the team delivers a high-quality experience for every guest. This is a full-time hourly role reporting to the Sports Business Development Team. Responsibilities Assist in the strategic development, planning, and execution of both Disney-owned and third-party events at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. This role contributes to the growth of the Disney Sports business by helping identify new opportunities, enhance existing event offerings, and create memorable experiences for athletes, coaches, families, and fans. You will work across a variety of projects that support business growth, event innovation, and guest experience enhancements, while collaborating with key internal partners across Marketing, Commercial Strategy, Event Management, Finance, Operations, and external organizations. From concept development and research to planning and on-site implementation, you will help turn ideas into impactful experiences. The ideal candidate combines creativity, business acumen, analytical thinking, and strong project management skills with a passion for sports and guest experience. Job • Support strategic initiatives that drive growth and innovation across the Disney Sports business. • Assist in developing new event concepts, business opportunities, and guest experience enhancements. • Create presentations, business cases, and executive-facing materials to support planning and decision-making. • Conduct market research and competitive benchmarking to identify trends and opportunities. • Work effectively in a team environment while also managing individual responsibilities independently. • Analyze registration and event…