Event Director Prep Red Zone Showcase

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, and our 150+ 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 high school and middle school football showcases nationwide. As a Showcase Director, you will be responsible for the onsite operations and the 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. If the event isn't local, you will be on the road carrying out on-site event processes and 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. You will collaborate with our event team to organize all details and checklists that go into the preparation of an event. You will be provided with training documents and all pertinent information for each specific event. 
• Communication. You will be responsible for communicating with all event staff including facility contacts, coaches, and support staff on site. You should have the ability to speak in front of a group of 50-250 players/parents.
• 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. 

Qualifications and Skills

• Coach. It is required that you have a coaching background (current or former) and have a strong passion for the game.
• Organized. Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• 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.

Why Contract with Prep Network

At Prep Network, we take pride in contracting talented professionals who want to make an impact through sporting events. As an Event Director, you’ll gain the independence of self-employment while working with a collaborative, nationally recognized team.

• Impact at Scale: Your leadership directly shapes the experience of hundreds of thousands of athletes and coaches—making every event you lead both memorable and rewarding.
• Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to choose your event assignments and manage your schedule, balancing autonomy with the fulfillment of event execution.
• Connection & Collaboration: Partner with Prep Network’s Event Operations Team of dedicated professionals who share your commitment to excellence.
• Professional Growth: Access training materials, review sessions, and best-practice resources to help you hone your event leadership skills.
• Reputation & Recognition: Build your professional brand by delivering high-quality events that reflect both your personal standard and Prep Network’s reputation for excellence.
• Competitive Compensation: Earn competitive pay for each event, with opportunities to increase your impact — and your earnings — as you demonstrate consistent success.

Join Prep Network’s event team and make your mark as a trusted leader in sports event operations — where your expertise, professionalism, and independence are valued and rewarded.

Our event will take place:
- February 7 at Danbury Sports Dome, Danbury, CT