Senior Director, Head of Youth Basketball

Summary:

Throughout the Boston Celtics’ storied history, they have long stood for equality, and respect, including hiring the first African American Coach and starting the first all-black starting five. The Celtics have won a record 18 NBA Championships, including eight (8) in a row from 1959-1966, and winning their most recent in 2024. In addition, 50 former Celtics players, management or staff have been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. In December 2002 the team returned to local ownership for the first time since 1963.

We are seeking an energetic, collaborative leader for our Jr. Celtics Academy team! On day one, you will have the opportunity to impact youth development in the Boston and larger New England communities through highly engaging basketball programs teaching the standards of Celtics basketball to kids, coaches, and parents. Our next Head of Youth Development will have a strong business and strategy acumen, be organized, detailed, love a fast-paced environment, and have working knowledge of marketing, communications and event planning principles. If this sounds like you, come join us!

Responsibilities:

• Set and maintain vision and strategy for the growth of Youth Basketball and Youth Development for the Boston Celtics
• Ensure alignment with organizational and community impact goals
• Ensure visibility for Jr. Celtics internally and externally
• Ideate on future direction
• Lead the three-person Youth Development department, alongside 50+ enthusiastic part-time coaches, presenting regular progress reports to SVP, Chief Partnership Officer and Team President
• Set the overall Jr. Celtics curriculum using existing resources, including day-to-day lesson plans as well as deciding where and when Jr. Celtics will have a presence
• Set and maintain budget to maximize revenue and partner alignment
• Spearhead new business opportunities, building league and facility partnerships to expand program reach
• Monitor JCA performance metrics, overseeing reporting to inform strategy and decision-making

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5-7 years leading in business strategy and youth basketball
• Experience as a player and/or coach
• Strong business acumen, including proven examples of moving big projects from start to finish
• Ability to connect easily with members of JCA community, from players to parents to partners and colleagues
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Demonstrated dedication to positively impacting youth basketball and youth development
• Willingness to keep a flexible schedule, including availability on weekends and holidays
• A strong work ethic, positive attitude and leader by example
• A passion to change youth sports for the better

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or related experience

Banner Seventeen, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants for employment are afforded equal opportunity in every area of hiring and employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy (and pregnancy related conditions), gender identity or expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, military or veteran status or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law.