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Deputy Director of Basketball Operations

Deputy Director of Basketball Operations

ALPHA CENTURY CONSULTANCY INC.Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
20 hours ago
Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and execution-driven Associate Director of Operations to lead and scale the 1v1 basketball league in the Philippines. This role will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end tournament operations, local team coordination, cross-border collaboration with HQ, and long-term capability building across cities and grassroots communities.

This is a core leadership position, directly influencing the quality, consistency, and impact of our sports IP in one of the most passionate basketball markets in the world.

Responsibilities

  • Execution

Oversee the full-cycle operation of all on-ground 1v1 tournaments, from scheduling to execution across multiple cities.

  • Work with local teams to scout venues, manage logistics, and secure permits.
  • Standardize game formats, safety protocols, and staff assignments across all events.
  • Local Team & Vendor Management
  • Recruit, onboard, and manage a network of local event managers, referees, MCs, content teams, and volunteers.

  • Establish SOPs and deliver training to ensure consistent event delivery quality.
  • Manage contracts and relationships with venue owners, local barangays, and sponsors.
  • Cross-functional Coordination
  • Collaborate with content, media, design, and product teams for livestreaming, scoring, and highlight production.

  • Ensure each tournament generates high-quality footage and marketing-ready stories.
  • Budget & Calendar Management
  • Maintain master tournament calendar and milestone tracker across all regions.

  • Own operational budgeting, cost control, and vendor payments.
  • Proactively flag risks, delays, and propose mitigation plans.
  • Partnership & Regulatory
  • Build and maintain healthy relationships with local sports councils, officers, and other relevant bodies.

  • Ensure legal compliance (permits, safety, liability) across all regions.
  • Requirements

  • 5+ years of sports event management / grassroots sports / entertainment operations experience
  • Experience scaling regional or nationwide campaigns or events
  • Bonus : Prior experience in basketball, esports, or youth-oriented content projects in Southeast Asia
  • Key Skills

  • Project & timeline management (Asana / Notion / Excel)
  • Budget control and on-ground execution capability
  • Strong people leadership & communication skills
  • Familiar with Philippines local government structure & culture
  • Comfortable with fast-paced, iterative environments
  • Language
  • English and Filipino (Tagalog) fluency required
  • Chinese speaking is a plus
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