Basketball Operations Co-Op, Fall 2026

In-Office Duties

• Aid in planning and organizing weekend basketball tournaments throughout the Northeast (NH, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, DE, PA)
• Manage pre-event logistics such as team scheduling, venue coordination, staffing, and equipment preparation
• Responsible for communicating with all major customers and selling events/tournament slots to customers and teams
• Work directly with Zero Gravity’s leadership team on market strategy including, but not limited to: setting season schedules, projecting facility needs, implementing new market strategies
• Register and collect payments from our vast customer base on a weekly basis
• Help run all Zero Gravity Social Media channels
• Drive revenue growth through building/maintaining strong customer relationships
• Communicate with venues to coordinate event set up
• Help to improve part-time event staff list. Assist in staffing facilities on a weekly basis and training them in various capacities (Ticket Sales, Scorekeeping, Site Directing, etc.)
• Assist with venue/facility setup and breakdown each week

Event Duties

• Travel to weekend events (primarily Saturday/Sunday) to support operations including team check in, site management, and customer service
• Communicate with coaches, referees, and facility staff to ensure a smooth tournament operation
• Record and update live scores, standings, and brackets during events
• Act as on-site lead at Zero Gravity events and tournaments throughout our Fall Season
• Assist with venue/facility setup and breakdown each week

Desired Characteristics

• Recent graduate or current senior working towards a degree in Sport Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field
• Experience as a Graduate Assistant or Student-Manager on a Men's or Women's basketball staff a plus
• Aspirations to be a leader in sports industry
• Desire and ability to work in an extremely demanding, fast-paced environment
• Interest in event operations or facility management
• Excellent organization and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask
• Self-starter, able to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Prior event management experience is a plus
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to work extended hours
• Willing to travel frequently to various locations on the East Coast