Basketball Showcase Director - Prep Hoops MASS

Company Overview

Prep Network is a nationwide leader specializing in prep sports coverage, events, and recruitment for athletes. Their scouts generate around 4,000 articles monthly, while their 300+ annual tournaments and showcases promote hundreds of teams and thousands of prospects nationwide, supported by extensive media exposure.

Company Core Values

• Problem Solving: Ability to quickly identify and resolve issues effectively.
• Accountability: Dependability and leadership ownership of responsibilities.
• Curiosity: Continuous desire to learn, ask questions, and enhance skills.
• Team Orientation: Selflessness and contributing positively towards team success.

Job Summary

This role involves organizing and managing youth basketball tournaments and showcase events nationwide as part of the Prep Hoops team. As a showcase director, you will lead event execution, serve as the primary representative of the event operations team, and ensure a premium experience for all participants leveraging provided tools, training, and resources.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the event operations office team to plan all preparatory elements including supply pickup, printing materials, and coordinating participant assignments to courts.
• Manage event execution by working closely with venues and staff to facilitate smooth check-ins, event proceedings, and event closure to guarantee an excellent attendee experience.
• Maintain clear communication with all event staff and facility contacts before and during events.
• Handle onsite troubleshooting and promptly resolve any issues arising during the event.

Qualifications and Skills

• Highly organized with a strong ability to multitask and prioritize competing responsibilities.
• Prior experience managing showcase events catering to 50 to 200 participants is strongly preferred.
• Ability to make quick decisions and efficiently solve problems under pressure.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Experience supervising and managing groups of 10 or more people.
• Proficiency with technology including use of a laptop or iPad and familiarity with Google Docs, Google Sheets, and similar tools.

Benefits and Perks

• Compensation: $500 for a single event, $800 for two consecutive events.
• Provided staff attire and meals at events.
• Opportunity to observe some of the nation's top basketball prospects progressing to collegiate levels.
• Flexible scheduling with events scheduled, such as on September 27th at The Pit venue.