Director, Community Basketball

Player 15 Group • Phoenix, AZ

16h

About The Position

Player 15 Group – the sports & entertainment company behind the Phoenix Suns (NBA) , Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) , Valley Suns (G League) , and Mortgage Matchup Center — is redefining the industry standard. Headquartered in downtown Phoenix and engaging fans across the world, Player 15 Group is driven by possibility, innovation, and the desire to create memorable moments for our fans and community. Our culture is anchored in purpose-driven leadership and fueled by individuals who bring passion, creativity, and vision to everything they do. We challenge convention, amplify voices, and create experiences that resonate well beyond the final buzzer. This is where talent meets purpose and bold ideas become reality. 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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Recreation Management, or related field

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Wide range of full-time benefit options including Medical, Dental and Vision coverages
• Life and Disability options
• Vacation, sick and holiday leave programs
• Discounts at Fanatics Team Shop
• Tickets available for Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury games

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director