Basketball Operations Co-Op, Fall 2026 (Mid-Atlantic Region)

Job Description

The Zero Gravity Basketball Operations Co-Op is a 3 month (September - November) paid position based out of the Syracuse, NY area or the Greater Philadelphia area. Applicants must be located in either the Syracuse, NY area or the Greater Philadelphia area.

The Basketball Ops Co-Op will work under the guidance of ZG Leadership & Regional Directors to plan and implement events and tournaments on a weekly basis. This annual program has been the kickstart to many careers across not only grassroots sports but also collegiate and professional organizations.

Pre-Event Duties

• Assist in planning and organizing weekend basketball tournaments throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region (PA, DE, & NJ)
• Manage pre-event logistics such as team scheduling, venue coordination, staffing, and equipment preparation
• Communicate with all major customers and sell events/tournament slots to customers and teams
• Working 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.)
• Assisting 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
• Acting as on-site lead at Zero Gravity events and tournaments throughout our Fall Season
• Assisting 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
• Able 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
• Able to work extended hours
• Willing to travel frequently to various locations on the East Coast

Job Questions

• Do you have a reliable source of transportation?
• Are you able & willing to work 24+ hours per weekend?
• Are you able to travel to outside states such as PA, DE, and NJ each weekend from September 27-28 through November 7-8 to run events?

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.