What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Staff Lead position at Open Gym Premier?
Company: https://opengympremier.com/
Job Type: Part-Time - Weekend Availability Required
Shifts: Morning and Afternoon Shifts Available
Location: Anaheim and Ladera Ranch California
About Open Gym Premier
Open Gym Premier provides camps, club teams, leagues, tournaments and training to dedicated basketball and volleyball players. OGP has earned a reputation for providing quality coaching and innovative, well-organized youth sports events. OGP continues to expand with programs and events across the West, serving over 75,000 players and 10,000 teams annually. Amidst this growth, management remains mission-centric, focused on helping amateur players and teams and revolutionizing the youth sports ecosystem.
Position Overview:
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.
Key Responsibilities
Job Type: Part-Time - Weekend Availability Required
Shifts: Morning and Afternoon Shifts Available
Location: Anaheim and Ladera Ranch California
About Open Gym Premier
Open Gym Premier provides camps, club teams, leagues, tournaments and training to dedicated basketball and volleyball players. OGP has earned a reputation for providing quality coaching and innovative, well-organized youth sports events. OGP continues to expand with programs and events across the West, serving over 75,000 players and 10,000 teams annually. Amidst this growth, management remains mission-centric, focused on helping amateur players and teams and revolutionizing the youth sports ecosystem.
Position Overview:
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.
Key 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.
Required Qualifications
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
Why Join Us?
- Hands-on experience in sports and tournament management
- Growth opportunities within the organization
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.