Spring 2026 Basketball Operations Co-Op

3STEP Sports; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 9,643,000 - 15,154,000; Part time

Job summary

3STEP Sports LLC is seeking a Zero Gravity Basketball Operations Co-Op based in Woburn, MA for a 5-month paid program (February–June) at the Corporate HQ. You’ll work with ZG Regional Directors to plan and execute events, tournaments, and campaigns, gaining exposure to all facets of sports business.

Many alumni advance to roles with major sports organizations. The program emphasizes immersive experiences in operations, facility coordination, and stakeholder management, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding a degree in sport management, business, marketing, or related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel frequently along the East Coast.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement events and tournaments on a weekly basis.
• Sell events/tournament slots to customers and teams.
• Coordinate with leadership on market strategy and season planning.
• Register participants and collect payments weekly.
• Assist with venue setup and breakdown; act as Site Director on weekends.
• Support staffing and training of part-time event staff.

Skills

Event operations

Customer service

Leadership

Team coordination

Education

Sport Management / Business / Marketing

Job description

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 Adidas, Jr. NBA, Spalding, Gatorade, BeTheBeast, Yeti, & 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.

Job Description

The Zero Gravity Basketball Operations Co-Op is a 5 month (February - June) paid position based out of 3STEP Corporate HQ in Woburn, MA. Co-Ops will work under the guidance of ZG Regional Directors & Leadership 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 like West Coast Elite, Select Events, & 3STEP Marketing.

Duties Include

• 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
• Scheduling events within region and in some instances multiple events in a given week
• Registering and collecting payments from our vast customer base on a weekly basis
• Assisting with venue/facility setup and breakdown each week. Acting as a Site Director at tournaments each weekend throughout our different seasons
• Drive revenue growth through building/maintaining strong customer relationships
• Communicate with multiple departments (marketing, operations, accounting, Human Resources) on any needs for your region
• Work with Regional Directors to determine equipment needs per facility
• Responsible for ensuring correct equipment and supplies are packed and get to each of our facilities up and down the East Coast
• Maintain systems to inventory and organize equipment sent out and received back to warehouse
• 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
• Acting as on-site lead at Zero Gravity events and tournaments throughout our Spring Season

Desired Characteristics

• Major in Sport Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field
• 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 multi-task
• 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

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.

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.