Part-Time Weekend Event Staff – Site Director; Trumbull, CT

Zero Gravity Basketball is the largest basketball tournament operator on the East Coast. We operate in 26 different states and produce over 175 events per year. Throughout the year we are always looking for energetic and determined sports‑minded individuals to employ as part‑time staff for Weekend Event Staff

Zero Gravity Basketball is now also part of the 3 Step Sports LLC team that operates over 1,000 events annually, so there is always work for those with a strong work ethic and desire to succeed. This is a great way to get a foot in the door of the highly competitive sports industry with a fast‑growing company. We are always looking to hire from within and good admissions workers are essential to our business.

The Weekend Event Staff – Site Director serves as the Zero Gravity Basketball liaison on site. They are responsible for:

• Entering Scores into
• Answering any questions that customers have about the tournament
• Posting high quality videos and photos across all our social media platforms
• Proper handling of all money and following the proper money handling procedure
• Filling out our Site Director Reconciliation Form
• Filling out Injury Report Forms for any serious injuries that may occur at the facility
• Proper handling and care of all Zero Gravity equipment and supplies
• Communicating with coaches, refs, customers, facility staff, and anyone else at our events to work through and resolve any conflicts that may arise
• Knowing and communicating Zero Gravity rules to refs and coaches
• Keeping courts running on time
• Communicating with the Tournament Director throughout the weekend about any major issues that arise or with any relevant information that they need to know
• Setup and Breakdown of their facility
• Proper management of the other Weekend Event Staff at facility
• Any other tasks that are required of them on the weekend by the Tournament Director

Events run from Mid‑Mar. through Mid‑June in the spring, and from Late Sept. through Early Nov. in the fall

Strong Desire to Work in Sports

• Friendly & Customer Service Oriented, relevant experience preferred
• Ability and Willingness to work for prolonged periods
• Available to work majority or all Zero Gravity Basketball Events
• Strong Communications

• Excellent Time Management Skills
• Reliable Transportation
• Willingness to travel up to an hour for an event
• Willingness to handle confrontational situations
• Excellent Conflict Management Skills
• Previous Event Management Experience preferred
• Ability to properly handle cash, relevant experience preferred
• Management Skills Required, relevant experience preferred

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.