Showcase Director Lacrosse

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 the 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, organizing 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

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

Benefits

• Pay: $650 per event, plus reimbursement for event-related expenses (rental car, hotel, meals, gas).
• Opportunity to 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.