Basketball Showcase Director

Prep Network (www.prepnetwork.com) is the national leader in prep coverage, events, and athlete recruitment. Our scouts produce 4,000 articles each month, and our 300+ tournaments and showcases promote hundreds of teams and thousands of prospects across the country each year with extensive coverage.

About the role

We are a rapidly growing sports-focused company looking for the consummate team player to help us organize and operate youth basketball tournaments and showcases nationwide. As a Showcase Director, you will be responsible for the planning and execution of events. You will be the face of our events team and responsible for upholding our standard of first-class tournaments and showcases at locations around the country. Leverage the tools, training, and resources we provide to create an elite experience for players and teams.

Responsibilities

• Event Execution: Carry out all event set-up, check-in, and run of show, as well as managing all staff. Work closely with the event coaching staff to ensure the best experience for all in attendance.
• Planning and Organizing: Collaborate with our event team at headquarters to organize all details and checklists that go into the preparation of an event.
• Communication: Communicate with all event staff including facility contacts, check-in workers, coaches, and officials assignors. Speak in front of a group of 50-300 players/parents and deliver a motivational message.
• Problem-Solving: Think on your feet and adjust to situations that are both in and out of your control.

Requirements

• Coach: Current or past basketball coach with a strong passion for the game.
• Organized: Strong ability to multitask and prioritize competing priorities.
• Event Management: Experience in running events or camps with 50-300 participants and a team of coaches.
• Decisive and Problem Solving: Proven ability to make decisions under pressure and solve problems on the fly.
• Personable: Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• People Management: Experience working with and managing groups of 10 or more people.
• Google Apps: Proficient in working with Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc.

Benefits

• See some of the top athletes in the country who will go on to play at the collegiate level.
• Flexible schedule: Events run nearly every weekend from August to October. Directors can choose to work locally or travel and select which weekends to work.

Pay

Showcase Directors will be paid $530 for one event and $860 for two events. All event-related expenses (rental car, hotel, meals, gas) will be covered by Prep Network.