What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spring 2025 Associate Director of Operations Co-Op position at 3STEP Sports?
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 Associate Director of Operations Co-Op is a 5 month (February - June) paid position based out of 3STEP Corporate HQ in Woburn, MA, with a bulk of the time spent during the week in our Andover, MA area warehouse. Co-Ops will work under the guidance of the ZG Director of Operations to ensure equipment and staffing needs are fulfilled at each facility being utilized on a given weekend. 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
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.
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 Associate Director of Operations Co-Op is a 5 month (February - June) paid position based out of 3STEP Corporate HQ in Woburn, MA, with a bulk of the time spent during the week in our Andover, MA area warehouse. Co-Ops will work under the guidance of the ZG Director of Operations to ensure equipment and staffing needs are fulfilled at each facility being utilized on a given weekend. 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
- 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, including brand signage and championship shirts/trophies
- 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
- Drive revenue growth through building/maintaining strong customer relationships
- 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
- Ability to lift heavy equipment
- 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.
