Job Description

Prep Network ( www.prepnetwork.com) is the national leader in prep coverage, events, and athlete recruitment. Our scouts produce 4,000 articles each month, our 300+ tournaments and showcases promote hundreds of teams and thousands of prospects across the country each year, with extensive coverage.

Company Core Values

• Problem Solver: Are you able to identify problems, think on your feet, and find and deliver solutions in a timely manner?
• Accountability: able to be relied upon as a leader and own your job at all times.
• Curious: never stop questioning, learning, growing, and improving.
• Team Player: Be selfless and make winning plays.

We are a rapidly growing sports-focused company looking for the consummate team players to help us organize and operate youth basketball tournaments and showcases nationwide. As a Prep Hoops showcase director, you will be responsible for the execution of our events.

You will be the face of our event operations team and responsible for upholding our standard of first-class showcases at locations around the country. Leverage the tools, training, and resources we provide to create an elite experience for all participants

Responsibilities and Duties

• Planning and Organizing. You will collaborate with our event operations team in the office to organize all details and checklists that go into the pre-event preparation of your event, including picking up event supplies, print orders, and organizing participants onto courts.
• Event Execution. You'll be working closely with venues and staff to carry out a great check-in process, run of show, and wrap-up to ensure the best experience for all in attendance.
• Communication. You will be responsible for communicating with all event staff, including facility contacts.
• Problem Solving. You will be responsible for troubleshooting any issues that arise onsite during the event.

Qualifications and Skills

• Organized. Strong ability to multitask and prioritize competing priorities.
• Event Management. Experience in running showcase events with between 50 and 200 participants is highly preferred.
• Decisive and Problem Solving. Proven ability to make decisions under pressure and solve problems on the fly.
• Personable. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• People Management. Experience working with and managing groups of 10 or more people.
• Use of technology. Must have a laptop or iPad and be proficient in working in Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc.

Benefits and Perks

• Pay. Directors will be paid $500 for one event and $800 for two events back-to-back. Staff attire and meals are provided.
• Awesome Talent. In addition to running the event, you'll get to see some of the top athletes in the country who will go on and play at the collegiate level.
• Flexible Schedule. We will run events on August 29th and September 20th at The Park School of Baltimore.