Part-Time Weekend Event Staff – Site Director (Trumbull, CT)

About the role

Zero Gravity Basketball is the largest basketball tournament operator on the East Coast, producing over 175 events per year across 26 states. As part of the 3 Step Sports LLC team, we operate over 1,000 events annually, offering ample opportunities for growth within the sports industry. This part-time Weekend Event Staff – Site Director position is an excellent entry point into a fast-growing company with a strong internal hiring culture.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Zero Gravity Basketball liaison on site
• Enter scores into tourneymachine.com
• Answer customer questions about the tournament
• Post high-quality videos and photos across all social media platforms
• Handle all money and follow proper money-handling procedures
• Complete the Site Director Reconciliation Form
• Fill out Injury Report Forms for any serious injuries at the facility
• Properly handle and care for all Zero Gravity equipment and supplies
• Communicate with coaches, referees, customers, facility staff, and others to resolve conflicts
• Know and communicate Zero Gravity rules to referees and coaches
• Keep courts running on time
• Communicate with the Tournament Director about major issues or relevant information
• Oversee setup and breakdown of the facility
• Manage other Weekend Event Staff at the facility
• Perform any other tasks required by the Tournament Director during the weekend

Schedule

Events run from mid-March through mid-June in the spring and from late September through early November in the fall.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to work in sports
• Friendly and customer service-oriented (relevant experience preferred)
• Ability and willingness to work for prolonged periods
• Available to work the majority or all Zero Gravity Basketball events
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Reliable transportation
• Willingness to travel up to an hour for an event
• Ability to handle confrontational situations
• Excellent conflict management skills
• Previous event management experience preferred
• Ability to properly handle cash (relevant experience preferred)
• Management skills required (relevant experience preferred)