Basketball Programs & Events Coordinator

Eastern Sports Management; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Sports Management in Memphis, TN is seeking a part-time Basketball Coordinator to lead the planning, coordination, and day-to-day management of basketball programming at the Memphis Sports and Events Center. The role requires strong organization, scheduling, and customer service skills, with a background in basketball operations and youth programming.

You will collaborate with facility leadership, coaches, officials, and partners to ensure safe, cost-efficient events and high-quality

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or bachelor''s degree in sports management, recreation, business administration, or related field preferred.
• One to three years of experience in basketball operations, sports programming, tournament management, recreation, or event coordination preferred.
• Experience working in a sports facility or youth sports environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee basketball leagues, tournaments, camps, clinics, showcases, and other basketball-related events.
• Develop and maintain basketball schedules, court assignments, game rotations, and event timelines.
• Assist with planning and implementing youth, amateur, recreational, and competitive basketball programs.
• Coordinate team registrations, rosters, player eligibility, and program communications.
• Support recruitment and retention of teams, coaches, officials, and program participants.
• Identify opportunities to expand basketball programming and enhance participant experience.
• Assist with planning, preparation, and execution of local, regional, and national basketball tournaments and events.
• Coordinate event setup and breakdown, including court preparation, signage, score tables, seating, equipment, and supplies.
• Serve as a primary contact for tournament directors, team representatives, coaches, officials, and event organizers.
• Monitor game schedules and help resolve scheduling conflicts and operational challenges.
• Coordinate with admissions, concessions, security, custodial, maintenance, and other facility personnel to support events.
• Ensure event operations follow policy and safety procedures.
• Assist with post-event evaluations and reporting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Scheduling

Planning

Time-management

Customer service

Communication

Basketball operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor's degree in sports management or related field

Tools

Email

Spreadsheets

Scheduling software

Registration platforms

Office applications

Job description

Eastern Sports Management in Memphis, TN is seeking a part-time Basketball Coordinator to lead the planning, coordination, and day-to-day management of basketball programming at the Memphis Sports and Events Center. The role requires strong organization, scheduling, and customer service skills, with a background in basketball operations and youth programming.

You will collaborate with facility leadership, coaches, officials, and partners to ensure safe, cost-efficient events and high-quality