Basketball Operations Co-Op, Fall 2026 (Mid-Atlantic Region)

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 Under Armour, Jr. NBA, Spalding, Gatorade, BeTheBeast, Yeti, Today's Military, & 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.

The Zero Gravity Basketball Operations Co-Op is a 3 month (September - November) paid position based out of. Applicants for the Mid-Atlantic region must be located in either the Syracuse, NY area or the Greater Philadelphia area. The Basketball Ops Co-Op will work under the guidance of ZG Leadership & Regional Director's 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 such as West Coast Elite, Select Events, 3STEP Operations, 3STEP Marketing, and 3Step Football.

Pre-Event Duties Include

• Assist in planning and organizing weekend basketball tournaments throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region (PA, DE, & NJ)
• Manage pre-event logistics such as team scheduling, venue coordination, staffing, and equipment preparation
• 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
• Registering and collecting payments from our vast customer base on a weekly basis
• Help run all Zero Gravity Social Media channels
• Drive revenue growth through building/maintaining strong customer relationships
• 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

Event Duties Include

• Travel to weekend events (primarily Saturday/Sunday) to support operations including team check in, site management, and customer service
• Communicate with coaches, referees, and facility staff to ensure a smooth tournament operation
• Record and update live scores, standings, and brackets during events
• Acting as on-site lead at Zero Gravity events and tournaments throughout our Fall Season
• Assisting with venue/facility setup and breakdown each week

Desired Characteristics

• Recent graduate or current senior working towards a degree in Sport Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field
• Experience as a Graduate Assistant or Student-Manager on a Men's or Women's basketball staff a plus
• 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 multitask
• 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

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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.