Company Overview:  

US Sports Camps (USSC), headquartered in San Rafael, California is the licensed provider of NIKE Sports Camps. It was started in 1975 with the same mission that it defines today: To connect passionate coaches with young athletes to facilitate athletic and personal development in a positive and safe environment. By partnering with the country’s best coaches to direct our camps and by providing them with valuable operational and marketing support, USSC is the largest provider of sports camps in the world. USSC’s offerings include youth and adult camps in baseball, basketball, crew, cricket, esports, field hockey, football, golf, gymnastics, lacrosse, pickleball, rugby, running, soccer, softball, swimming, volleyball & water polo.

Job Overview:  

USSC is seeking an experienced Manager of Growth and Partnerships to help service and grow the Nike Basketball Camps division and its partners. This person possesses a network of college and coaches and a track record of scaling youth programs. The ideal candidate would have worked in or with collegiate basketball, service oriented and is also passionate about basketball and youth development at large.  

This person has a successful track record of account management, building meaningful relationships, being an effective communicator, and surpassing sales goals. With the guidance from Management, this person will service current and new partners, identify potential new partners, while working closely with the operations team to achieve alignment and seamless onboarding.  

This person will be responsible for matching partner needs with different USSC services to create productive partnerships. Success in this role requires competitiveness, resourcefulness, incredible partnership management, and most importantly, an understanding of what has made US Sports Camps successful for the past 47 years: a full commitment to servicing our coaches and an unwavering passion for youth athletic and personal development. This is a full-time role located at the US Sports Camps Headquarters in San Rafael, CA or remote option available. Provisional 90-day period beginning December-January.

The Job:

• Account management of the current network of Nike Basketball Camp partners and facilities, focusing growth and service improvement  
• Expanding Nike Basketball Camps network through new best-in-class coaches and facilities, hitting target KPIs for partnership and revenue growth
• High level customer service and incident management  
• Support division leader in administrative, operational, and marketing project planning  
• Forecasting, allocating, and ordering product for camps (staff uniforms, t-shirts, prizes, etc.)  
• Help with Sport P&L management, budgeting, and forecasting
• Represent US Sports Camps and our Nike Basketball Camps divisions at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Help manage and liaison with camp operations and customer service employees
• Identify and establish strategic partnerships with governing bodies, professional leagues, schools, clubs, coaches, and other relevant entities to expand the reach and impact of our camps.
• Collaborate with marketing to create effective promotional campaigns that resonate with the target audience and drive registration.
• Help analyze market trends, competitor offerings, and customer feedback to make informed decisions that enhance our camp programs.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience as a collegiate/professional basketball coach, player, or administrator with a network and understanding of the college sports camps landscape
• Strong understanding of the basketball landscape, including key players, trends, and competitive environment.
• Strong track record of successfully driving growth and building partnerships in the sports, camp, or related industries.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Experience with camp and/or account management and operations
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, P&L management, and contract negotiation
• A demonstrated passion for athletics and social impact
• Excellent interpersonal communication and “people skills”
• Patience, stress-tolerance, ability to think quickly, and a proactive work style
• Proficient verbal, written, mathematic, and computer skills (including Microsoft applications)
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher

Work Location: US Sports Camps Headquarters in San Rafael, CA or remote

Salary Range: $60k-$70k

The Perks at US Sports Camps:

• Competitive compensation package including base salary and bonus plan
• A flexible vacation policy – “a just get it done approach”
• Leading medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401K plus company match  

To apply for this role, please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@ussportscamps.com, SUBJ: Growth & Partnerships, Basketball

US Sports Camps provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.