Zero Gravity Basketball is a youth basketball event operator based out of Woburn, MA and the market leader of grassroots events, primarily operating on the East Coast. Zero Gravity plans and manages basketball tournaments, leagues, prep school showcases, and camps for children and young adults. Participants span from beginner level 2nd graders through Top-100, Nationally Ranked HS prospects. Zero Gravity has many established partnerships including Adidas, Jr. NBA, Spalding, Gatorade, BeTheBeast, Yeti, & Simax.
Zero Gravity Basketball is a part of 3Step Sports LLC, the nation's largest and most impactful youth sports club and event operator. With more than 2,500 events and 1.1+ million participants in nine sports each year, 3STEP has an indelible impact on athletes and families in all 50 states. 3STEP basketball is made up of the most influential people & brands in grassroots basketball including The Hoop Group, Select Events, ESPN Recruiting & the National Prep Championship series.
Job Description:
The Zero Gravity Basketball Operations Co-Op is a 5 month (February - June) paid position based out of 3STEP Corporate HQ in Woburn, MA. Co-Ops will work under the guidance of ZG Regional Directors & Leadership 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.
The goal of our Basketball Operations Program is to provide a fully immersive experience in all aspects of sports business and create a path towards a successful career in the industry. Top performing associates have gone on to full-time positions with organizations such as the NFL, NBA, New England Patriots, Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins, Washington Wizards as well as collegiate basketball programs such as Arizona State, Texas, Marquette, UMass and VCU. In addition, many have stayed on in full-time positions with both Zero Gravity Basketball & other brands/departments within 3STEP Sports like West Coast Elite, Select Events, & 3STEP Marketing.
Duties Include:
Responsible for communicating with all major customers and selling 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
Scheduling events within region and in some instances multiple events in a given week
Registering and collecting payments from our vast customer base on a weekly basis
Assisting with venue/facility setup and breakdown each week. Acting as a Site Director at tournaments each weekend throughout our different seasons
Drive revenue growth through building/maintaining strong customer relationships
Communicate with multiple departments (marketing, operations, accounting, Human Resources) on any needs for your region
Work with Regional Directors to determine equipment needs per facility
Responsible for ensuring correct equipment and supplies are packed and get to each of our facilities up and down the East Coast
Maintain systems to inventory and organize equipment sent out and received back to warehouse
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
Acting as on-site lead at Zero Gravity events and tournaments throughout our Spring Season
Desired Characteristics:
Major in Sport Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field
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
Ability to multi-task
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
Ability to work extended hours
Willing to travel frequently to various locations on the East Coast
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.