Director of Jazz Youth

The Jazz Youth Programs Director is responsible for the planning, development, and execution of Utah Jazz Youth programs. This position will be responsible for working with existing and future youth program partners and will oversee and be responsible for the day-to-day functions, budget, and execution of Junior Jazz, Jazz Camps and Clinics, Jazz Kids Club, 3v3, Jazz Bantam, and Utah Jazz Shoot 360.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversight of all aspects of the Junior Jazz program.
• Oversight of the Jazz Camps and Clinics program.
• Discover and build opportunities to work with new community partners and programs.
• Amplify and grow the Jazz Kids Club.
• Direct planning and execution of the Jazz 3v3 tournaments.
• Explore ways to amplify Jazz Youth's reach by expanding the current programs and creating new ones.
• Oversee planning and execution of Jazz Youth budget.
• Be a good teammate, contribute positively to a winning culture, and be respectful.
• Demonstrate world-class customer service and if you don’t directly interact with the customer, support those that do.
•  Protect the reputation of the company
• Exemplify the Utah Jazz mission and values: transparency, all in, community obsessed, one team, and scrappy
• Accept other duties, as assigned

COMPETENCIES:

• Builds effective teams- Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Develops talent- Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals.
• Directs work- Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
• Instills trust- Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Financial acumen- Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.

  BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Several years of experience managing teams of people
• Excellent customer service and time management skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Polished presentation skills with the ability to communicate with large groups and clients
• Experience programming and organizing large events
• Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize under a heavy workload
• Ability to work all home Jazz games and work irregular hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) as required
• Proficient in basic computer software programs
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred
• Basketball coaching experience preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This person must be able to communicate and express themselves both written and verbally.
• This person must be able to observe, inspect, estimate, and assess.
• This person must be able to sit, stand, bend, walk, and climb stairs for long periods of time.
• This person must be able to lift 50 lbs.