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Detroit Pistons · 1 day ago

Youth Engagement & Development Coordinator

positionDetroit, MI
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

Detroit Pistons is dedicated to serving and uplifting the community, and they are seeking a Youth Engagement & Development Coordinator to execute on-site youth programming. The role involves facilitating basketball camps, clinics, and leagues for kids in grades K-12, while supporting the overall operations of the Pistons Academy.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Execute on court Pistons Academy programming; from set-up to tear-down (30 – 150 kids)
On-site Facilitator and host of Pistons Academy leagues
On-site Facilitator and host of Pistons Academy Summer camp programming
Host Pistons Academy school assembly programming
Coordinate and facilitate on-court basketball clinics and experiences as needed
Coordinate Pistons Academy game-day/in-arena experiences and promotional opportunities
Support all company wide-initiatives that overlap into PA programming (G-League, sponsorship camps, etc)
Manage and maintain consistent record on all PA inventory
Assist in providing content for all PA social channels (Tik Tok, Instagram)
Assist the Operations Coordinator in fulfilling all obligations regarding contracts, waivers, and certificates of insurance, etc
Utilize software to assist the operations Coordinator with registration for all Pistons Academy Events
Assist the operations Coordinator with the prompt response to PA hotline and emails within 24 hours of each message during business hours – as needed

Qualification

Public speakingBasketball camp facilitationBasketball rule comprehensionEvent managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyProfessionalismInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Sports/Event or Business Management, Public Relations, Communications or related fields
Ability to command a room of kids 100+ kids, parents, fans
Must be experienced in public speaking and leadership
Experience in facilitating and hosting basketball camps on a large scale
High level of basketball rule comprehension as well as knowledge of the game
Ability to run a youth basketball league from start to finish (team selection, game scheduling etc.)
Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills
Proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
Comfortable in a strongly collaborative environment, while still being a self-starter
Exceptional professionalism and polish in demeanor and appearance
Strong attention to detail, timelines, and organization
Able to work extended hours, including events at night and weekend

Company

Detroit Pistons

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Detroit Pistons is a gaming website.
dateFounded in 1989
location
Detroit, Michigan, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://pistons.nba.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Laura Ferich
Chief Financial Officer
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Richard Haddad
Chief Operating Officer & Chief Legal Officer
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