Manager - Girls Basketball at Utah Jazz

JOB SUMMARY: The Manager of Girls Basketball is a visionary leadership position responsible for creating, implementing, and managing the most comprehensive and robust girls' basketball development initiative any state has ever seen. This individual will oversee all aspects of competitive girls' basketball programming from kindergarten through 12th grade, with particular emphasis on middle school and high school development. The Manager will lead the organization, execution, and growth of high school team camps, leagues, tournaments, and interstate competitions, while building sustainable pathways for player development, coach education, and competitive excellence. This role requires an innovative leader who can establish strategic partnerships, build strong relationships with high school and middle coaches, secure facilities, and create a nationally recognized model for girls' basketball development that prioritizes both athletic excellence and holistic player growth. *COVER LETTER REQUIRED* (maximum 2 pages) addressing: • Your vision for building the most robust girls' basketball development program in the state. • Specific examples of your experience managing teams, events, or programs. • Your coaching philosophy and approach to youth athlete development. • Why you are passionate about girls' basketball and this opportunity. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic Leadership & Program Development • Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic vision for girls' basketball programming across all age levels (K-12th grade), with emphasis on middle school and high school competitive pathways. • Design and implement a multi-year roadmap to establish the state's premier girls' basketball development initiative, setting new standards for program quality, accessibility, and competitive excellence. • Establish clear player development pathways from elementary through high school levels, ensuring seamless progression and age-appropriate skill development. • Create and maintain program quality standards including curriculum development, coaching education requirements, and athlete performance benchmarks. • Lead innovation initiatives to differentiate the program through cutting-edge training methodologies, technology integration, and evidence-based athletic development practices. Tournament & Competition Management • Organize, direct, and oversee all competitive events including high school team camps, leagues, tournaments, and interstate competitions. • Develop annual tournament calendar and competition schedule that aligns with developmental objectives and maximizes participation opportunities. • Establish and manage relationships with tournament directors, facility operators, and athletic organizations across multiple states. • Coordinate all logistical elements of events including facility contracts, staffing, registration systems, scheduling, officials coordination, and emergency protocols. • Implement competitive classification systems (skill-based divisions, age groups) that ensure appropriate competition levels and positive athlete experiences. • Oversee interstate competition initiatives, including travel logistics, team selection processes, and competitive scheduling with out-of-state organizations. Operations & Event Management • Secure and manage facility agreements for practices, games, camps, and tournaments across multiple venues. • Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring financial sustainability while maintaining program quality and accessibility. • Implement registration and team management systems for efficient program administration and communication. • Create operational procedures and safety protocols for all programming, ensuring compliance with youth sports best practices. • Manage event day operations including staff coordination, facility setup, game administration, and participant services. • Establish quality control measures and gather feedback to continuously improve the participant and family experience. Staff Leadership & Development • Help develop and implement comprehensive coach education curriculum focused on age-appropriate development, positive coaching practices, and technical/tactical progression. • Conduct regular coach evaluations and provide ongoing professional development opportunities to elevate coaching quality across the organization. • Create and maintain coaching standards and certification requirements to ensure consistency and excellence throughout the program. • Build leadership capacity by identifying and developing assistant directors, program coordinators, and emerging coaching talent. • Foster a collaborative coaching culture that prioritizes player development, inclusive practices, and gender equity in sports. Community Engagement & Stakeholder Relations • Serve as primary point of contact for families, participants, high school coaches, school athletic directors, and community partners. ...