Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury & Valley Suns

Phoenix, AZ

Job Summary:

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.

What You Will Do:

Strategy & Growth Leadership

• 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

Revenue & Business Development

• 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

Program Oversight & Experience

• 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

What We Need from Our Director, Community Basketball:

• 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

Experience/ Education Requirements:

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

What You Can Expect:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by the Director, Community Basketball to optimally perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to transit throughout the arena for long periods of time.
• This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is >5%
• S-Sedentary Work &- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person.
• Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English
• Wide range of full-time benefit options including
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverages
• Life and Disability options
• Vacation, sick and holiday leave programs
• Perks:
• Discounts at Fanatics Team Shop
• Tickets available for Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury games
• Visit our Culture page to learn more about our culture and work environment

Player 15 Group is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Please note this job description is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact the People & Culture Recruiting team at recruiting@suns.com

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. What You Will Do: Strategy & Growth Leadership 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 Revenue & Business Development 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 Program Oversight & Experience 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 What We Need from Our Director, Community Basketball: 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 Experience/ Education Requirements: 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 Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Recreation Management, or related field What You Can Expect: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by the Director, Community Basketball to optimally perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to transit throughout the arena for long periods of time. This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is >5% S-Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person. Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English Wide range of full-time benefit options including Medical, Dental and Vision coverages Life and Disability options Vacation, sick and holiday leave programs Perks: Discounts at Fanatics Team Shop Tickets available for Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury games Visit our Culture page to learn more about our culture and work environment Player 15 Group is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. Please note this job description is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. For questions about this career opportunity, please contact the People & Culture Recruiting team at recruiting@suns.com

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