Softball Showcase Director

Company Overview

Prep Network (www.prepnetwork.com) is the national leader in prep coverage, events, and athlete recruitment. Our scouts produce 4,000 articles each month, our 300+ tournaments and showcases promote hundreds of teams and thousands of prospects across the country each year with extensive coverage. 

Company Core Values

• Problem Solver: Are you able to identify problems, think on your feet and find and deliver solutions in a timely manner?
• Accountability: able to be relied upon as a leader and own your job at all times.
• Curious: never stop questioning, learning, growing and improving.
• Team Player: Be selfless and make winning plays.

Job Summary

We are a rapidly growing sports-focused company looking for the consummate team player to help us organize and operate softball showcases nationwide. As a Showcase Director, you will be responsible for the planning and execution of events.

You will be the face of our events team and responsible for upholding our standard of first-class showcases at locations around the country. Leverage the tools, training, and resources we provide to create an elite experience for players and teams.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Event Execution. Our directors are responsible for carrying out all event set-up, check in, and run of show as well as managing all staff. You'll be working closely with the event coaching staff to ensure the best experience for all in attendance. 
• Planning and Organizing. Leading up to the event, you will collaborate with our event team at headquarters, organizing all details and checklists that go into the preparation of an event.
• Communication. You will be responsible for communicating with all event staff including facility contacts, check-in workers, coaches and officials assignors.
• Problem-Solving. You should be able to think on your feet and adjust to certain situations that are both in and out of your control. 
• Communication. You should have the ability to speak in front of a group 50-300 players/parents and deliver a motivational message. 

Qualifications and Skills

• College Coach. It is required that you are a current or past softball coach and have a strong passion for the game.
• Organized. Strong ability to multitask and prioritize competing priorities.
• Event Management.  Experience in running events or camps with 50-300 participants and a team of coaches. 
• Decisive and Problem Solving. Proven ability to make decisions under pressure, and solve problems on the fly.
• Personable. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• People Management. Experience working with and managing groups of people of 10 or more.
• Google Apps.  Proficient in working in Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc.

Benefits and Perks

• Pay. Showcase Directors will be paid $530 for one event and $860 for two events, plus any expenses related to the event (gas) will be paid for by Prep Network.
• Awesome Talent. In addition to running the event, you'll get to see some of the top athletes in the country who will go on and play at the collegiate level.

• Flexible Schedule. We run events nearly every weekend from August-October. Our directors have the flexibility to choose to work locally or travel and which weekends they go out and work.