Director, Community Basketball

Phoenix, NM - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Business Operations

Job Summary

Director Community Basketball

Phoenix Suns Phoenix Mercury & Valley Suns

Phoenix AZ

Job Summary:

Player 15 Group the sports & entertainment company behind the Phoenix Suns (NBA) Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) Valley Suns (G League) and Mortgage Matchup Center is redefining the industry standard. Headquartered in downtown Phoenix and engaging fans across the world Player 15 Group is driven by possibility innovation and the desire to create memorable moments for our fans and community.

Our culture is anchored in purpose-driven leadership and fueled by individuals who bring passion creativity and vision to everything they do. We challenge convention amplify voices and create experiences that resonate well beyond the final buzzer. This is where talent meets purpose and bold ideas become reality.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Director Community Basketball to join our this high-impact role you will support all facets of Community Basketball for the Phoenix Suns Phoenix Mercury and Valley Suns while playing a key role in broader department initiatives.

What You Will Do:

Strategy & Growth Leadership

Develop and execute a strategic plan for Jr. Suns/Jr. Mercury youth basketball to support the growth of participation and enhance the experience through cultivated season long touchpoints
Lead grow and strengthen strategic relationships with youth sports organizations including YMCA Boys & Girls Clubs and municipal Parks & Recreation departments
Create an annual calendar of camps and clinics that engage youth and drive organizational goals
Lead collaboration with Marketing Communications and Revenue to build integrated campaigns to increase enrollment retention and fan engagement

Revenue & Business Development

Lead cross department efforts to grow program revenue through camps clinics leagues by identifying scalable premium experiences and offerings that drive incremental revenue
Define measurable goals and KPIs tied to participation revenue and fan conversion
Oversee program budgets forecasting and financial performance

Program Oversight & Experience

Oversee the development and execution of summer and winter camps all adult and youth clinics Jr. leagues and all community basketball activities including but not limited to grassroots initiatives school clinics ensuring best-in-class participant experience.
Implement coach training curriculum and manage coach engagement and appreciation initiatives to support retention and positive program culture
Other Duties as Assigned

What We Need from Our Director Community Basketball:

Strategic thinker with demonstrated experience leading revenue-generating programs
Background in youth sports community engagement or sports business
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and teams
Willingness to work evenings/weekends during peak programming
Strong customer service or concierges experience
Experience managing budgets

Experience/ Education Requirements:

At least 8 years in youth sports sports business community programming or related field
At least 5 years in a leadership role managing teams budgets and revenue targets
Preferred: Bachelors degree in Sports Management Business Administration Marketing Recreation Management or related field

What You Can Expect:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by the Director Community Basketball to optimally perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to transit throughout the arena for long periods of time.
This position works mainly indoors removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is <5%
S-Sedentary Work Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person.
Ability to Read Write & Speak in English
Wide range of full-time benefit options including

Medical Dental and Vision coverages
Life and Disability options
Vacation sick and holiday leave programs

Perks:

Discounts at Fanatics Team Shop
Tickets available for Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury games

Visit ourCulturepage to learn more about our culture and work environment

Player 15 Group is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity gender expression veteran status or disability.

Please note this job description is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Director Community BasketballPhoenix Suns Phoenix Mercury & Valley SunsPhoenix AZJob Summary:Player 15 Group the sports & entertainment company behind the Phoenix Suns (NBA) Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) Valley Suns (G League) and Mortgage Matchup Center is redefining the industry standard. Headquartered...