Oliver Sauers
Sports Administration Graduate
Harrisburg,PA
Summary
Operations-focused sports professional with experience supporting recreation programs, live events, and day-to-day operations in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to coordinate staff and participants, manage schedules, and execute event operations under pressure. Background includes professional sports game-day operations, inclusive recreation programming, and frontline leadership. Bachelor of Science in Sports Administration.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Sports and Recreation Intern
Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Coordinated and managed a recreational program for differently abled adults, ensuring inclusive, structured, and engaging activities tailored to individual needs.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with participants and families, fostering trust, communication, and consistent program engagement.
- Supported operations of a 3v3 basketball league, including drills and clinics, scorekeeping, officiating, and day-to-day logistics.
- Conducted grant research to identify funding opportunities supporting facility programs and community initiatives.
- Assisted in research and planning for a homeschool physical education program, exploring curriculum structure and scalable fitness opportunities.
Shift Lead
Chilly Willy's
04.2018 - 05.2024
- Coordinated daily operations across multiple roles in a high-pressure, time-sensitive environment.
- Supervised staff during peak hours, ensuring coverage, task prioritization, and performance consistency.
- Managed scheduling, shift adjustments, and on-the-fly problem solving.
- Handled cash reconciliation, inventory support, and operational reporting.
- Acted as primary point of communication between staff and management.
Game Day Operations Intern
Williamsport Crosscutters
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Supported live event operations for a professional sports organization.
- Assisted senior leadership with logistics, promotions, and on-field execution.
- Coordinated volunteers and staff for game-day roles.
- Helped execute timelines for events with thousands of attendees.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities during live productions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Administration
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA08-2025
Skills
Operations management
Problem-solving
Customer service
Performance monitoring
Guest Relations
Leadership
Team Supervision
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Time Management
Organization