Director of Community Basketball
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix, AZThis is a Full Time Job
Director, Community Basketball
Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury & Valley Suns
Phoenix, AZ
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Director, Community Basketball to join our team. In this high-impact role, you will support all facets of Community Basketball for the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Valley Suns, while playing a key role in broader department initiatives.
What You Will Do:
Strategy & Growth Leadership
• Develop and execute a strategic plan for Jr. Suns/Jr. Mercury youth basketball to support the growth of participation and enhance the experience through cultivated season long touchpoints
• Lead, grow and strengthen strategic relationships with youth sports organizations including YMCA, Boys & Girls Clubs, and municipal Parks & Recreation departments
• Create an annual calendar of camps and clinics that engage youth and drive organizational goals
• Lead collaboration with Marketing, Communications and Revenue to build integrated campaigns to increase enrollment, retention, and fan engagement
Revenue & Business Development
• Lead cross department efforts to grow program revenue through camps, clinics, leagues, by identifying scalable, premium experiences and offerings that drive incremental revenue
• Define measurable goals and KPIs tied to participation, revenue, and fan conversion
• Oversee program budgets, forecasting, and financial performance
Program Oversight & Experience
• Oversee the development and execution of summer and winter camps, all adult and youth clinics, Jr. leagues, and all community basketball activities including but not limited to grassroots initiatives, school clinics ensuring best-in-class participant experience.
• Implement coach training curriculum and manage coach engagement and appreciation initiatives to support retention and positive program culture
• Other Duties as Assigned
What We Need from Our Director, Community Basketball:
• Strategic thinker with demonstrated experience leading revenue-generating programs
• Background in youth sports, community engagement, or sports business
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and teams
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends during peak programming
• Strong customer service or concierges experience
• Experience managing budgets
Experience/ Education Requirements:
• At least 8 years in youth sports, sports business, community programming, or related field
• At least 5 years in a leadership role managing teams, budgets, and revenue targets
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Recreation Management, or related field
What You Can Expect:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by the Director, Community Basketball to optimally perform the essential functions of this role.
• Ability to transit throughout the arena for long periods of time.
• This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is <5%
• S-Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person.
• Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English
Please note this job description is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
For questions about this career opportunity, please contact the People & Culture Recruiting team at recruiting@suns.com
