Senior Director of Development & Operations
Location: Denver Metro Area and Northern Colorado
Reports To: Executive Director
Compensation: Base Salary + Uncapped Performance Commissions + Coaching Stipends+Benefits stipend
Overview
Premier Basketball is one of the fastest-growing youth basketball organizations in the country, serving thousands of athletes across multiple states through nationally recognized programming and elite player development.
We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and highly motivated Senior Director of Development & Operations to lead and grow our Denver Metro Area basketball programs while expanding our Northern Colorado presence. This is an outstanding opportunity for a proven leader who thrives on building successful programs, developing coaches and athletes, and creating an exceptional experience for families.
This position blends strategic leadership with day-to-day operations and is ideal for someone who enjoys recruiting talent, mentoring coaches, managing large programs, and driving organizational growth.
Premier Basketball encourages former NCAA collegiate and professional athletes, as well as experienced coaches from the collegiate, professional, and elite club levels, to apply. We value individuals who are passionate about developing the next generation of athletes, coaches, and leaders both on and off the court.
If you're passionate about developing young athletes, building winning cultures, and making a lasting impact in youth sports, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll DoProgram Leadership
- Provide leadership for Premier Basketball's Colorado Program (6th–11th Grade).
- Lead the continued growth and expansion of our Northern Colorado region.
- Ensure Premier Basketball standards and culture are implemented consistently across all teams.
- Develop and execute strategic initiatives that increase participation and elevate program quality.
- Collaborate with executive leadership on organizational planning and long-term growth.
Coach Recruitment & Development
- Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain outstanding coaches.
- Mentor coaches through regular evaluations and professional development.
- Lead coach education meetings and leadership initiatives.
- Build a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement.
Player Recruitment & Development
- Recruit talented athletes throughout Colorado.
- Develop and oversee player development pathways.
- Lead skill development clinics, camps, and training opportunities.
- Identify and support elite athletes pursuing college basketball opportunities.
Operations & Logistics
- Coordinate seasonal practice schedules and facility usage.
- Build tournament schedules and oversee team participation.
- Manage day-to-day basketball operations.
- Ensure outstanding communication with athletes, coaches, and families.
- Deliver a first-class experience across all programs.
College Recruiting
- Lead Premier Basketball's college recruiting initiatives.
- Guide families through the recruiting process.
- Build relationships with college coaches nationwide.
- Track recruiting progress for high school athletes.
- Help athletes maximize collegiate opportunities.
Program Growth
- Expand Colorado middle school and high school programming.
- Grow the Northern Colorado region.
- Build partnerships with schools, coaches, and community organizations.
- Identify new opportunities to strengthen Premier Basketball's impact throughout Colorado.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking an experienced leader with a passion for developing athletes, coaches, and basketball programs. Former NCAA collegiate and professional athletes, as well as current or former collegiate coaches, are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates with elite club basketball leadership experience and a proven ability to build successful programs are also encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent coaching and leadership experience.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of coaching, program management, or sports administration experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading coaches, staff, or large youth sports programs.
- Strong knowledge of youth basketball, player development, and team operations.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple programs, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong relationship-building skills with players, families, coaches, and community partners.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Played basketball at the NCAA collegiate or professional level, or has coaching experience at the collegiate, professional, or elite club level.
- Experience leading a multi-team youth basketball or club sports organization.
- Knowledge of the college recruiting landscape and NCAA recruiting process.
- Experience recruiting, evaluating, and retaining high-level athletes.
- Experience planning tournaments, leagues, or large-scale basketball events.
- Proven ability to grow programs through strategic planning, relationship building, and community engagement.
- Passion for developing athletes, coaches, and future leaders.
Core Competencies
- Leadership & Team Development
- Communication & Relationship Building
- Organization & Time Management
- Strategic Planning & Program Growth
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Accountability & Professionalism
- Passion for Youth Development
- Commitment to Premier Basketball's mission and culture
Compensation & Incentives: Base Salary
Base: $50,000 annually
Uncapped Performance Commissions
Your earning potential grows alongside the program.
On-Target Earnings (OTE): $69,000+ annually, with the opportunity to earn significantly more through uncapped commissions.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Professional development opportunities
- Nike coaching apparel and team gear
- Travel per diem and approved business expense reimbursement
- Opportunity to attend regional and national basketball events
- Career advancement opportunities as Premier Basketball continues to grow throughout the western United States
- Benefits stipend
Why Premier Basketball?
Premier Basketball is more than a basketball club—we're a community dedicated to developing athletes, coaches, and future leaders. Our mission is to provide elite training, exceptional coaching, and life-changing opportunities while fostering a culture built on integrity, accountability, relationships, and excellence.
As a member of our senior leadership team, you'll play a key role in shaping one of the nation's premier youth basketball organizations while making a lasting impact on thousands of athletes and families.
If you're ready to lead, inspire, and help build the next generation of Premier Basketball, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
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Pay: $50,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
