Passport Certification Lead - Orange County, CA

Company:
Job Type: Part-Time - Weekend Availability Required
Shifts: Morning and Afternoon Shifts Available
Location: Anaheim and Ladera Ranch California

About Open Gym Premier
Open Gym Premier provides camps, club teams, leagues, tournaments and training to dedicated basketball and volleyball players. OGP has earned a reputation for providing quality coaching and innovative, well-organized youth sports events. OGP continues to expand with programs and events across the West, serving over 75,000 players and 10,000 teams annually. Amidst this growth, management remains mission-centric, focused on helping amateur players and teams and revolutionizing the youth sports ecosystem.

About Passport:
The Passport is transforming youth sports through verified player identity and integrity. Our digital Passport helps athletes verify their age and grade, track participation, and build their athletic history across events.

We partner with leading basketball tournaments throughout California to ensure fair play and a seamless experience for players, coaches, and families. Learn more at:

Position Overview
The Certification Lead is responsible for overseeing all player and coach certification processes during events. This role ensures that all participants meet eligibility requirements, rosters are accurate, and check-in operations run efficiently.

This is a leadership role that manages Certification Staff, resolves eligibility issues, and ensures compliance with event rules.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the player and coach check-in process across all events
• Oversee Certification Staff, including training, support, and day-to-day direction
• Monitor real-time check-ins and resolve delays, issues, or escalations quickly
• Communicate with coaches, players, and parents regarding certification requirements
• Ensure a professional, organized, and efficient check-in experience

Player Eligibility

• Review and verify player eligibility, including age and grade requirements
• Resolve roster discrepancies, eligibility flags, and exceptions
• Ensure all rosters are finalized by required deadlines
• Oversee use of the Passport platform for check-ins, roster updates, and verification tracking
• Ensure all player profiles are complete, including photos and required documentation
• Maintain accurate records and confirm all participants are verified before competition

Qualifications

• Ability to lead, support, and hold a team accountable
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing rosters, and eligibility requirements
• Quick problem-solving and real-time decision-making
• Comfortable interacting with coaches, players, and staff in a professional manner
• Tech-savvy with experience using tablets or willingness to learn new systems (Passport)
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work full weekend event schedules

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in certification, check-in, registration, or event operations
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in events, sports, or operations
• Background in youth sports or familiarity with tournament structures

Why Join Us?

• Hands-on experience in sports and tournament management
• Growth opportunities within the organization

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.

Job Questions:

1. Are you able to travel to different event locations as needed within Orange County, CA?
2. Are you available to work weekends, including early mornings and long event days?
3. Do you have experience working at basketball events, tournaments, or similar youth sports events? If yes, please briefly explain.