Event Staff Lead

Open Gym Premier•Rockhill, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Event Staff Lead, you will oversee on-site staff operations during weekend youth basketball tournaments, ensuring events run smoothly. You’ll manage a team of stat keepers and scorekeepers, including attendance, breaks, performance, and scheduling, while maintaining professionalism across all courts. You’ll serve as the main point of contact for on-court issues, support staff and coaches, and help ensure accurate stat entry and efficient game flow. This role is ideal for someone organized, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Prior experience with stat keeping
Ability to lead, support, and hold a team accountable
Clear and professional communication in a fast-paced environment
Quick problem-solving and real-time decision-making
Reliable, punctual, and able to work full weekend event schedules
Comfortable using timekeeping systems, and digital platforms

Nice To Haves

Experience leading staff in a sports, events, or operations environment
Background in youth basketball or familiarity with tournament play
Experience managing schedules, staffing, or shift coordination

Responsibilities

Verify all assigned staff are present, punctual, and clocking in/out correctly in OGP’s timekeeping system.
Coordinate tournament logistics, including court assignments, equipment setup, and signage.
Oversee stat keepers and ensure accurate stat entry in the Passport platform.
Troubleshoot common issues and escalate unresolved problems.
Monitor break compliance and manage shifts to reduce overtime.
Assist with scheduling updates and ensure changes are reflected in staffing documents.
Model professionalism and address conduct that does not meet OGP standards.
Serve as the first point of contact for staff questions or on-site issues.
Escalate urgent matters to Tournament Managers.
Collect feedback from staff and participants to evaluate event success and identify areas for improvement.